The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Chairman, and Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has performed admirably for Nigerians despite apparent economic difficulties.
He made this statement on Monday in Abuja while interacting with reporters at the National Secretariat of the party, where he had just taken a few forum participants on a tour of the party’s hierarchy.
Speaking following a meeting behind closed doors with Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s national chairman, Uzodimma stated that the purpose of the gathering was to stay in contact with the governors who lead the party.
He stated that because the governors were in Abuja, the gathering was also intended to express support for the party’s leadership and offer condolences to Ganduje, who just lost his mother-in-law.
“Politically speaking, we don’t need to over-flog the horse, the truth of the matter is that the APC has done very well in Nigeria.
“What is happening currently, is a global economic problem,” the PGF chairman explained.
Speaking further, Uzodinma noted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was putting in place policies to address the country’s current economic challenges given the kind of situation he met on assumption of office.
“I am very confident that very soon, Nigerians will be jubilant about how he has managed to navigate the waters,” he said.
“Those who are serving us, the national leadership of our party, providing services, are managing our party’s day to day affairs.
“They are looking after the policies of the party and are in charge of its administration,” he said.
“I am the chairman of the PGF and when I speak, I speak on behalf of my colleagues, 20 governors.
“A party like APC that is in control of 20 states out of 36, and also has produced a president and members of the Federal Executive Council in the majority.
“If the election is the game of numbers, it means the majority will win, which the other party can provide or boast of as such an asset.”
On his part, Ganduje, expressed satisfaction that the governors visited, saying it was a big blessing to the party.
He said the party’s leadership was happy and confident in the governors and would do all it takes to maintain a good relationship with them.
Ganduje added, ”Because the governors were assisting the party and making it proud as an institution, its leadership would also help to protect their interests.”
