A former senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, has formally declared his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
In a statement posted on his X.com (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, he explained that his decision to align with the APC was driven by a desire for national advancement rather than politics, praising President Bola Tinubu as a “visionary leader” with a solid grasp of Nigeria’s economic realities.
He wrote, “I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know the man’s mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause, he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say to you that he is on the right track.
“For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe,” he said.
Announcing his switch to the APC, the SilverGroup Founder stated, “That is why today, I am joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), not for politics, but for progress. Because I believe that Bola Tinubu’s leadership, guided by courage and intellect, will deliver the Nigeria we have all dreamed of.”
He expressed confidence that Nigeria would experience “phenomenal growth” under Tinubu’s complete eight-year leadership and reclaim its place globally.
“I choose to stand with that vision. I choose to stand with reform. I choose to stand with the future.”
Murray-Bruce noted that Tinubu’s administration had shown a clear sense of direction through economic and security reforms, which he believes are setting the stage for lasting national development.
“For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe,” he stated.
He commended recent policy actions by the Federal Government in the financial and energy sectors, saying the deregulation of the petroleum market and restructuring of the Central Bank of Nigeria were boosting investor confidence and strengthening the naira.
“The painful reforms we face today are the very foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity. We are moving into a free-market economy that rewards hard work and innovation instead of dependency and distortion,” he said.
He also applauded the administration’s infrastructure drive, calling the projects “unprecedented,” and pointed to major improvements in roads, ports, airports, and housing as proof of a renewed national development push.
“I know it is still a difficult season for many families. But as history teaches, reform is never painless. Yet, it is in these moments of sacrifice that nations are reborn,” he added.
According to reports, in May 2025 that the media entrepreneur had earlier praised the president for initiating the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, calling it “proof of the transformative power of visionary leadership by President Bola Tinubu.”