President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most Christian-friendly government Nigeria has had since its creation.
Gatekeepers News Akpabio made the assertion on Tuesday during a reception rally organised to formally welcome Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Jos Polo Ground.
According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President said President Tinubu had demonstrated fairness and inclusivity in governance.
“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 and deeds. He treats both Christians and Muslims equally,” Akpabio said.
He also commended Governor Mutfwang for what he described as positioning Plateau State at the centre of national politics.
“Mr Governor, I congratulate you for 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 to better the lives of your people. You will not be left alone,” he said.
Akpabio further noted that the governor’s defection had political significance for the North Central region.
“Today’s action has finally brought all the states in the North Central geopolitical zone into the party. This is significant,” he added.
The Senate President also reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting all Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation.
“Government will do everything within its powers to safeguard Nigerians, and we will support President Tinubu through the approval of funds to shut down all IDP camps across the country,” Akpabio said.
In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation to party leaders and supporters, particularly Senator Akpabio, for organising the rally.
“Today’s movement is a landmark. It is a statement that the people of Plateau are here in their thousands to publicly declare their support for the APC and to return President Tinubu to office in 2027,” Mutfwang said.
He described the event as the beginning of a new political journey for the state.
“We are beginning a journey that our forefathers long expected—unity for peace and development,” he added.
