PGF passes vote of confidence in Uzodimma, reaffirms unity ahead of 2027 polls

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NAN) — The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) has passed a vote of confidence in its Chairman and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, while reaffirming the unity of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The decision was reached on Friday after a closed-door meeting of APC governors in Abuja, where they deliberated on party affairs, forthcoming primaries and strategies aimed at strengthening the ruling party ahead of the next election cycle.

The forum also dismissed speculations of a leadership crisis within its ranks, insisting that Uzodimma remained the authentic chairman of the body.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the PGF had earlier denied reports claiming that Uzodimma had been removed as chairman of the forum.

Director-General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, had described the reports as “false and misleading.”

Speaking after the meeting, Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, said reports suggesting the emergence of a new leadership within the forum were untrue.

“You can see our chairman here and his deputy, Governor Uba Sani. There is no division.

“I want to take this opportunity to move a vote of confidence in our chairman and his deputy,” Idris said.

Also speaking, Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, described the reports as unfortunate, while insisting that the forum remained united.

“What I can say here is that all of us woke up to those very unfortunate stories that were carried by virtually all media houses in Nigeria.

“However, the fact of the matter is that the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum remains very united. We are stronger now than at any other time.

“Of course, we are all supporting our President, Bola Tinubu, in what he is doing.

“We also want to assure everyone that the APC is united, the governors are united, and the forum is united. There is absolutely no problem,” he said.

Earlier, Uzodimma said the governors discussed preparations for the forthcoming APC primaries and measures aimed at strengthening internal party cohesion.

“We also assessed the performance of the party, especially regarding the various committees that have been constituted and will soon be announced by the party headquarters to oversee and conduct the primaries at the sub-national levels.

“We resolved to further strengthen the unity of the party and reaffirmed our collective support for President Bola Tinubu.

“You will recall that only on Thursday, we submitted the President’s expression of interest and nomination forms for him to contest the 2027 presidential election for a second term in office.

“The governors of the APC remain united and fully committed to supporting the President to ensure his success in the forthcoming elections.

“We have also resolved to work harder in delivering good governance, looking after the welfare of our people, improving performance and providing the necessary social and economic support that Nigerians deserve,” he said.

According to NAN, about 18 governors attended the meeting.