President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most Christian-friendly government since Nigeria’s creation.
Akpabio made the declaration on Tuesday at the Jos Polo Ground during a public event to formally receive Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said the Tinubu-led government had demonstrated fairness in its treatment of Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation.
The Senate President congratulated Mutfwang on his defection, describing it as a move that positioned Plateau State at the centre of national politics.
He assured residents of the state that the federal government would intensify efforts to address insecurity and improve living conditions.
Akpabio also noted that the development had effectively brought all states in the North Central geopolitical zone into the ruling party, pledging continued legislative support for President Tinubu, including the approval of funds to address displacement and close internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang described the event as a landmark moment for Plateau State.
He stated that it reflected the collective decision of the people to align with the APC and support President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said the move marked the beginning of a renewed journey towards unity, peace, and development.
He said:
“Let me place on record that the Bola Tinubu-led administration is the most Christian-friendly administration since the creation of Nigeria. He has shown this through his actions and deeds. He treats both Christians and Muslims equally.”
“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 Plateau.”
“We will support your government in all sectors in order to better 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. Government will do everything within its powers to protect Nigerians, no matter their religious inclination or belief. We will support President Tinubu through the approval of funds in order to shut down all IDP camps in the country.”
“Today’s movement is a landmark. It is a statement that the people of Plateau have made, and they 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 envisioned, uniting us for peace and development.”