Former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The media entrepreneur and politician announced his defection on Wednesday in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, where he praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its economic vision and bold reforms.
Murray-Bruce, known for his “Common Sense” advocacy, said his decision was inspired by the president’s clear understanding of finance and governance. He described Tinubu as “a leader who views the economy not as a slogan but as a living system that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to grow.” According to him, the current economic policies, though challenging, will lay the foundation for long-term prosperity in Nigeria.
The former senator commended the administration’s handling of national security, saying the appointment of the current National Security Adviser (NSA) has strengthened the country’s safety network. He also noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under its current management, has restored investor confidence and stabilized the naira. Murray-Bruce praised the end of fuel scarcity, citing the deregulation of the oil sector as a major achievement.
He further highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development, pointing to ongoing road construction, port modernization, airport upgrades, and housing projects across Nigeria. Murray-Bruce said these initiatives represent the “arteries of growth and opportunity,” adding that real progress often requires short-term sacrifices for long-term gains.
Concluding his statement, he said his move to the APC was not about politics but about aligning with progress and reform. “I am joining the APC because I believe in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and his vision for a prosperous Nigeria,” he declared. His defection comes just after Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, also dumped the PDP for the APC with his cabinet and local government officials, further consolidating the ruling party’s influence in the South-South region.
