The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), under the leadership of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja.
Governors in attendance included Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), and Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom).
Governors Dikko Radda (Katsina), Babagana Zulum (Borno), and Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe) were absent but were represented by their deputies.
Also present at the meeting were members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The meeting comes amid intensified political consultations within the ruling party ahead of its national convention scheduled for March.
Issues discussed included the ongoing electronic membership registration exercise, the conduct of ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, as well as other pressing national and party matters.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, Governor Uzodimma said the Forum remained committed to strengthening democracy within the party, describing the e-registration exercise as a key tool for building a data-driven party structure.
According to a communiqué issued after the meeting:
“The Forum reaffirmed its collective commitment to deepening internal democracy, strengthening party structures, and advancing reforms that promote transparency, accountability and inclusiveness within the APC at all levels of the federation.
“The Forum reviewed and endorsed the proposed timetable and institutional framework as approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC) for the forthcoming ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, as well as the national convention.
“The Forum emphasized the importance of transparent and coordinated financial management in the conduct of congresses and conventions, ensuring fairness, consistency and accountability across all states, including those without APC-led administrations.
“The PGF reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to party unity and internal harmony, stressing the need for responsible leadership communication and collective discipline in strengthening public confidence in the party’s democratic processes.”
