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The Digest:

Former Senator and media entrepreneur Ben Murray-Bruce has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The founder of the Silverbird Group cited his conviction that President Bola Tinubu’s reform-driven administration is steering Nigeria toward a more prosperous future, despite the current economic hardships.

Key Points:
  • Ben Murray-Bruce has officially defected from the PDP to the APC.
  • He praised President Tinubu as a visionary leader driven by results, not applause.
  • The former senator endorsed key economic policies like subsidy removal and naira flotation.
  • He acknowledged the current “difficult season” but urged patience for long-term gains.
  • Murray-Bruce commended improvements in national security and monetary policy.
  • He described his move as a choice for “progress,” not just politics.
  • This adds to a growing list of opposition figures joining the APC ahead of 2027.
This defection underscores the shifting allegiances in Nigerian politics, where the promise of reform and economic transformation is redrawing the lines of loyalty and ideological alignment.

Sources: Premium Times