Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the most Christian-friendly government Nigeria has ever had, insisting that the President governs with fairness across religious lines.
Akpabio made the declaration in Jos on Tuesday while delivering a goodwill message at a massive reception rally held at the Jos Polo Ground to formally welcome Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President said President Tinubu’s actions, rather than rhetoric, clearly demonstrate his commitment to religious equality.
“Let me place on record that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is the most Christian-friendly administration since the creation of Nigeria. He has shown this through his actions. He treats both Christians and Muslims equally.”
Congratulating Governor Mutfwang on his political realignment, Akpabio said the move had repositioned Plateau State at the centre of national politics and assured residents of stronger federal backing.
“Mr Governor, I congratulate you on this action of taking the people of Plateau to the centre of national politics. Let me assure you that insecurity will soon come to an end in the Plateau. We will support your government across all sectors to improve the lives of your people. We will not leave you alone. Today’s action has finally brought all the states in the North Central geo-political zone into the party. This is significant.”
Akpabio further pledged the National Assembly’s support for President Tinubu’s security agenda, stressing that religious differences would not influence government protection.
“Government will do everything within its powers to protect Nigerians, no matter their religious inclination and belief. We will support President Tinubu through the approval of funds in order to shut down all IDP camps in the country.”
In his response, Governor Mutfwang expressed gratitude to party leaders and supporters, singling out Akpabio for his role in making the event a reality.
“Today’s movement is a landmark. It is a statement made by the people of the Plateau, who are here in their thousands to publicly declare their support for the APC and to return President Tinubu to office in 2027. We are beginning a journey that our forefathers had long expected that we would be united for peace and development.”
The rally, attended by party faithful and supporters from across Plateau State, marked a major political shift in the North-Central region and underscored the APC’s growing influence ahead of 2027.
