Biodun Olujimi, former deputy governor of Ekiti, says she
left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC)
because President Bola Tinubu is committed to taking and standing by difficult
decisions.
Speaking during an interview on Beyond the Headlines, a
programme on TVC, Olujimi said her journey with the PDP started well but later
became “torturous and very problematic”.
The former senate minority leader said she joined the APC
because of the party’s willingness to make tough choices.
“Well, the PDP journey was a very long journey. It was
pleasurable at first, but then it became very torturous and very problematic,”
she said.
“And so it was time to move on. It was time to re-energise.
It was time to reorder priorities.
“I have always been a proponent of government taking very
tough decisions and standing behind those tough decisions.
“What happened in the past was that governments will come,
take tough decisions. The minute people start yelling, they dispense with those
decisions. And as soon as they dispense with them, we go back to square one.
“This is the first time I will see a government take tough
decisions, stand by it, and run with it. And that is the reason for which I
have decided to pitch my tent.”
She said the administration’s current policies are beginning
to bear fruit, and believes Nigeria will benefit more if “all competencies are
brought to bear”.
“All those tough decisions that we’re taking are yielding
fruit gradually. And it’s easing up,” she said.
“And I believe that if all hands are on deck, and all
competencies are brought to bear on what is on ground, the best will be given
to Nigeria. And I know that President Bola Tinubu is doing that right now.”
On her relationship with Ayo Fayose, former Ekiti governor,
Olujimi said they are united in working to ensure continuity at both state and
federal levels.
“I think it’s perfect. What is important is that we’re
working towards the same goal,” she said.
“And I think the goal is to get the president to continue
with his good works and ensure that a second time is given to him so that he
can complete whatever he has started.
“And that the governor of Ekiti should also continue the
good works and the humility and extreme commitment he has to Ekiti state. I
believe if both of us can achieve that, then we would have done well.”
Asked what she hopes to gain from joining the APC, Olujimi
said she is more focused on service than personal reward.
“I have come to add my voice and add value to the party,”
she said.
“I’ve come to work hard for the party. Whatever comes along
the way will just be God’s doing. And that’s the way I am.”
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