- The APC governors denied the report that they sacked Hope Uzodimma as the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum
- Folorunso Aluko, the director general of the forum, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday, May 7, describing the claim as false
- Reports had earlier claimed that Uzodimma was sacked by 20 APC governors, who reportedly elected his counterpart from Enugu as the chairman of the forum
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), a platform for Nigerian governors elected under the umbrella of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied the reports claiming that its chairman and governor of Imo state has been removed.
Folorunso Aluko, the director general of the forum, issued the denial in a statement on Thursday, May 7, adding that the report was “false and misleading.”
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The statement reads in part:
“The attention of the Progressive Governors Forum has been drawn to a false and misleading report circulating in some media platforms alleging the removal of its Chairman, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON”.
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According to The Punch, the forum explained that there was no meeting where such action was taken and insisted that the Imo state governor remains the chairman of the PGF. Aluko added that the secretariat had no knowledge of a resolution that removed Uzodimma as the chairman of the forum.
Aluko maintained that the forum remains united and focused on its responsibilities, while calling on members of the public and the media to ignore the reports.
This is coming amid allegations that Governor Uzodimma is working to become the next Senate president after the 2027 general elections. The Imo governor has already bought the ruling APC form to contest for a senatorial seat in the elections. His senate presidency’s ambition has reportedly started generating controversy in the National Assembly.
Reports claim PGF removed Uzodimma as chairman
Earlier, reports suggested that 20 governors from the forum, including those of Ogun, Bayelsa, and Enugu, had removed Uzodimma and elected his counterpart from Enugu, Peter Mbah, as his replacement.
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Nigerians react to Uzodinma’s removal rumours
The report has started generating mixed reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Idy believed the move was part of the APC shenanigans ahead of the 2027 general elections:
“APC has started the game, but why is everyone saying Hope is going to be the Senate president? Don’t we have other Eastern senators in the Senate?”
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Ekene Aninze alleged that the move was rebellious against the Imo governor from his region
“Dem don go rebel Hope with e brother. South Easterner politicians sha.”
Ogechex advocated for the presidency for the southeast:
“Those are the worthless positions they are considered for, but not the presidency.”
SenatorBC claimed Governor Uzodimma has started the journey for Senate presidency:
“The Senate president’s journey has started. Next is to resign as a governor.”
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APC announces mode of primaries
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Legit.ng earlier reported that the APC announced that direct primaries would be conducted to select its candidates for the 2027 general elections.
President Bola Tinubu would be facing a major businessman to contest for the party’s ticket, according to the statement issued by Ajibola Basiru.
However, the announcement by the APC drew mixed reactions from Nigerians as they spoke about the 2027 elections.
Source: Legit.ng