Rising defections show Tinubu on right path – Aide

By Aminu Garko

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said that the growing number of politicians defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) reflects confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the direction of his administration.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abdulaziz made the remark while addressing a large crowd of APC supporters at a rally in Fagge, Kano, on Sunday.

He said the President’s inclusive leadership style had attracted politicians from across party lines and geopolitical zones.

“There is no party in Nigeria today that symbolises unity like the APC,” he declared.

Abdulaziz noted that several governors from the South-South had aligned with the APC, adding that the party was also gaining strength in the South-East.

He dismissed a newly formed opposition coalition, pointing out that no sitting governor had joined it.

The presidential aide highlighted key economic initiatives, including ongoing road and rail projects, compensation for communities affected by infrastructure development, and the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a production-side subsidy to reduce transport costs.

He cited the Sokoto–Badagry dual carriageway and extensive road construction in northern states, including Kano, Niger and Katsina, as evidence of the administration’s development drive.

“The President’s reforms are designed for long-term stability and shared prosperity,” he said.

Abdulaziz added that many Nigerians were beginning to “smile again” as the dividends of democracy became increasingly visible.

He concluded that the APC remained the strongest platform for national unity, progress and sustainable development, and urged continued support for Tinubu’s agenda.

 (NAN)