President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the attempt by some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to remove Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). Eighteen of the 31 APC governors met in Abuja and passed a vote of confidence in Uzodimma, just 24 hours after reports claimed Enugu Governor Peter Mbah had replaced him. Governors present included those from Lagos, Kaduna, Borno, Ebonyi, Kogi, Kano, and Taraba, among others. Uzodimma dismissed the speculation as a distraction, stating the forum is united behind President Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu's intervention signals he will not tolerate divisions among APC governors ahead of 2027.
- The failed "coup" against Uzodimma reveals deep cracks within the ruling party's state leadership.
- Governors backing Mbah may now face political consequences for challenging Tinubu's preference.
- Ordinary Nigerians watching this infighting may see APC as more focused on power struggles than governance.
- The timing of this crisis, as 2027 approaches, suggests more internal battles are likely before primaries.
Sources: The Nation
