BREAKING: APC Governors Pass Vote of Confidence On Gov Uzodimma

• Governors elected on the platform of the APC have reaffirmed Governor Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum.

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, reaffirming him as chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF).

The decision followed reports alleging a leadership shake-up within the forum, with claims that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State had emerged as the new chairman.

Speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting held at the Imo Lodge on Friday, governors present at the gathering dismissed the reports as false and reiterated their support for Uzodimma’s leadership.

Among the governors who attended the meeting were those from Ondo, Kaduna, Taraba, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Borno, Lagos, Kogi, Kano, Yobe, Kebbi, Benue and Jigawa states, while Nasarawa State was represented by its deputy governor.

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State moved the motion for the vote of confidence, affirming that Uzodimma remains chairman of the forum while Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State continues as deputy chairman.

“We don’t have any problem to justify what they have said. So, I want to seize this opportunity to move a vote of confidence in our chairman and his deputy,” Idris said.

Speaking after the meeting, Governor Uba Sani described reports of division within the forum as “unfortunate,” insisting that APC governors remain united.

“What I can say here is that all of us woke up to that very unfortunate story, which was virtually in all the media in Nigeria,” he said.

“But the truth of the matter is that the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum is very united. We are stronger now than at any other time. And, of course, we are all supporting the President for what he has been doing.

DON’T MISS: Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash as Senate Reverses Controversial Principal Offices Rule

“We also want to assure everyone that the APC is united, the governors are united, the forum is united, and there is no problem at all.”

Governor Uzodimma also dismissed reports suggesting cracks within the ruling party, stating that APC governors remain committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“Governors of the All Progressives Congress are united and resolved to support the President and ensure that he emerges successfully in the upcoming elections in January 2027,” Uzodimma said.

“So, we have decided to work harder, look after our people, demonstrate performance, and provide all the necessary social interventions that will make Nigerians happy. That is, in fact, the resolution we came up with this afternoon.”