By Our Reporter
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, dismissing speculations of an alleged move to replace him.
The endorsement came amid reports suggesting a leadership change within the forum, with claims that Peter Mbah had emerged as the new leader of the group.
However, speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting at the Imo Lodge on Friday, the 18 APC governors present reaffirmed their loyalty to Uzodimma and described the reports as false and misleading.
Governors at the meeting included 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. The Taraba governor reportedly attended briefly before leaving after a short meeting with the host governor.
Moving the motion for the vote of confidence, Nasir Idris declared that Uzodimma remains the chairman of the forum, while Uba Sani 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.
Backing the position, Sani described the reports of division within the forum as “unfortunate,” insisting that APC governors remain united and fully aligned with the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
“We are stronger now than at any other time,” he said. “The APC is united, the governors are united, the forum is united, and there is no problem at all.”
Uzodimma also dismissed rumours of internal crisis in the ruling party, stressing that APC governors are focused on governance, party unity and preparations ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to him, the governors resolved to intensify efforts in delivering democratic dividends and social interventions aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians while ensuring the party records victory in the next general elections.
