18 APC govs back Uzodimma, dismiss replacement speculation

The Progressive Governors’ Forum, a crucial bloc within Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress, has moved to quell rumors of internal division by issuing a strong vote of confidence in its chairman, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. This decisive action, backed by 18 governors, directly refutes recent reports suggesting a leadership change and the emergence of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah as a new leader.

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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.

The governors, in a show of solidarity after a closed-door meeting, reaffirmed their commitment to Uzodimma's leadership and that of his deputy, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. This unified front is a clear message to both internal and external observers that the APC governors remain a cohesive force, focused on the party's objectives and the support of President Bola Tinubu's administration.

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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. But the truth of the matter is that the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum is very united.

Beyond dispelling rumors, the forum's resolution underscores a broader commitment to party unity and President Tinubu's agenda. The governors pledged to intensify their efforts in governance, focusing on performance and social interventions to improve the lives of Nigerians. This renewed focus aims to consolidate the APC's position and ensure the President's successful re-election bid in 2027, demonstrating a strategic alignment ahead of future political contests.

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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.