President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, welcomed former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja.
Anyim, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was accompanied by the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, and Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State.
Anyim, a prominent political figure and PDP presidential aspirant in the 2023 elections stated that his decision to join the APC was driven by a desire to contribute to the nation’s stability during these challenging times.
The former Senate President, while addressing newsmen was asked why he was leaving the PDP, Anyim said, “Can you look back at the history of the PDP and tell me how many leaders the PDP has produced that had joined the APC or another party at any particular point in time? It’s common.
“But importantly, I am determined to be sure that the country moves on the right path, and I should be available to contribute my quota.”
Asked if he could not have contributed his quota from the opposition party, the former Senate President said, “Contributing quota does not necessarily mean to work, but to engender a conducive atmosphere for progress.
“I’m not looking for work, but there is a need that given the challenges the country is facing today, we all need to put all hands on deck to make the country move forward.”
Anyim also talked about his interests in the APC, saying, “Certainly, the country is passing through turbulent times, and it is the duty of every patriot, if you have nothing to add, ensure that you contribute to the peaceful atmosphere that will engender progress in the country.”