Tinubu’s economic reforms influenced my defection to APC — Mimiko

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has attributed his determination to articulation the All Progressives Congress, APC, to what helium described arsenic the impactful reforms of President Bola Tinubu.

Mimiko made the connection on Thursday after formally joining the APC. He was received alongside his supporters by Ondo State APC Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, successful Ondo City.

He said his determination was driven by his enactment for ongoing efforts by the Tinubu medication to beforehand peace, progress, and nationalist development.

Mimiko acknowledged that portion challenges remain, the administration’s economical reforms and argumentation absorption influenced his governmental alignment.

“There are a batch of bully things being done by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government, and though overmuch much volition inactive person to beryllium done, I americium coming successful to lend my enactment to ongoing efforts to support Nigeria connected the way of peace, advancement and genuine development,” helium said.

He further referenced ongoing discussions connected decentralised policing, noting that the connection aligns with his long-standing enactment for authorities policing.

The APC State Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, described Mimiko’s defection arsenic a “homecoming,” saying it reflects the increasing entreaty of the enactment successful the state.

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