President Bola Tinubu has said he expects more defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit held Thursday at the State House Conference Centre, Tinubu said his administration’s progress and the party’s achievements have made the APC more attractive.

“You don’t expect people to remain in a sinking ship without a life jacket,” the President said. “I am happy with what we have accomplished and expecting more people to come; that’s the game.”

The event was attended by party leaders, members of the National Working Committee, National Assembly leadership, and governors under the Progressive Governors’ Forum.

All present endorsed President Tinubu for a second term.

“I am thoroughly inspired,” he said. “We are just halfway through the journey that started 24 months ago.”

He praised his administration’s reforms, saying they were tough but necessary. “Yes, we encountered challenges when we assumed office in May 2023, but we have made progress by implementing difficult, long overdue but necessary economic reforms.”

He also addressed foreign exchange reforms, noting: “If you allow the arbitrage in the exchange rate to continue, that is the grandfather of corruption.”

Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, passed a motion endorsing Tinubu for a second term. The motion was seconded by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas also supported the endorsement, applauding Tinubu for his leadership.

APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, confirmed Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for 2027.

“Let us rally behind President Bola Tinubu, support our policies, and deliver the Renewed Hope Nigerians rightfully deserve,” Ganduje said.

The summit reviewed the APC-led administration’s two-year performance in sectors including health, infrastructure, and security.