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PGF Denies Uzodimma's Removal; Senate Reverses Rules Amid Oshiomhole-Akpabio Clash

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has denied reports of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma's removal as its chairman.
  • The Senate reversed controversial amendments to its Standing Orders following constitutional concerns and criticism from lawmakers.
  • Political developments include growing resistance to APC's consensus arrangements and former President Goodluck Jonathan considering a 2027 presidential run.

Reports circulating about the removal of Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, as the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have been categorically denied. The PGF, through its Director General Folorunso Aluko, has dismissed these claims as false and misleading, emphasizing that no meeting was held to discuss or enact such a decision. Uzodimma remains the forum's chairman, and the secretariat has no record of any resolution to the contrary. The forum stressed its unity and focus on its responsibilities, urging the public and media to disregard the baseless reports.

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.

— Progressive Governors ForumResponding to reports of Governor Uzodimma's removal as PGF chairman.

In a separate development, the Senate has reversed certain controversial amendments to its Standing Orders. This decision came after lawmakers raised concerns that some provisions conflicted with the 1999 Constitution. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele explained that a legislative review identified "constitutional inconsistencies and unintended tensions." Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, presiding over the session, deemed the reversal necessary for constitutional alignment. However, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has intensified his criticism of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, faulting the process and intent behind the amendments and accusing the leadership of rushing the rules for vested interests.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Progressive Governors Forum states categorically that the report is entirely false, baseless, and without an iota of truth.

— Progressive Governors ForumDenying the validity of reports about Uzodimma's removal.

These political maneuvers occur amidst growing resistance to the All Progressives Congress's (APC) consensus arrangements for the 2027 elections in various states. Internationally, tensions in the Middle East have escalated, with the United States and Iran exchanging fire despite President Donald Trump's claims of an intact ceasefire. Meanwhile, former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly consulting widely before deciding on a potential 2027 presidential bid, while a Federal High Court prepares to hear a suit challenging his eligibility.

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— Senator Adams OshiomholeCriticizing the Senate's amended Standing Orders.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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