Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the banner of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), have described the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, as a reflection of the APC’s ongoing growth and internal development.
The Forum stated this in a communiqué issued at the end of its two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, hosted by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The communique read by the Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, noted that APC remains the most institutionally-coherent political platform in Nigeria, with unmatched records of reforms, electoral success and national unity.
The communique noted that the recent influx of governors, National Assembly members, and other key stakeholders into the APC is a clear affirmation of public confidence in the party’s leadership model and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
The Forum which formally welcomed Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to the party, noted that his decision, alongside with his supporters to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, reflects a growing national consensus on the transformative policies being executed by the Tinubu administration.
The communique added that the APC governors committed to work collaboratively to deliver bold reforms, strengthen institutional trust, and accelerate socio-economic development across all geopolitical zones.
The APC governors equally resolved to remain faithful to the party’s values, leveraging technology, innovation, and inter-governmental collaboration to drive Nigeria’s transformation from the bottom up.
The Forum encouraged all Nigerians, both home and abroad, to rally behind Tinubu and the APC as the nation moves towards a more secured, inclusive, and forward-looking future.
According to the communique, the APC governors engaged in deep reflection on the nation’s socio-economic direction and reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The Forum highlighted key outcomes and resolutions from the gathering. The meeting provided a crucial platform to harmonize development strategies, reinforce party cohesion, and reaffirm the forum’s dedication to people-centered development, institutional accountability, and inter-governmental collaboration.
“The PGF congratulated President Tinubu and his team, commending the widespread endorsement of his policies across all States led by the Forum.
“A comprehensive appraisal of the nation’s economic, social, security, and political trajectory was undertaken by members of the Forum,” the communique said.
On security and national stability, the Forum commended security agencies and the ongoing efforts to counter criminality and safeguard national sovereignty.
The PGF expressed condolences to families affected by insecurity, particularly in Benue and Niger states, and reaffirmed its collective resolve to support the President’s national security architecture, commending recent actions and visits to Benue State.
While calling for greater investment in surveillance infrastructure and the welfare of frontline personnel, it reaffirmed support for inter-agency coordination, community policing, and grassroots intelligence systems.
In the same vein, the communique highlighted the indispensable roles of local government and community structures in service delivery and democratic inclusion, emphasizing the need for reinvigorated grassroots governance.
