Tag: APC Governors

‘Ganduje’s resignation in line with our party’s evolution’ – APC Govs.

Aminu Imam
APC Govs.

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have described the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as part of the party’s evolution and reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda. Rising from a two-day meeting in Benin City hosted by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) pledged to deepen economic reforms, enhance security, and strengthen grassroots governance. In a communiqué read by PGF Chairman and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, the governors welcomed Akwa Ibom…

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“Old subsidy beneficiaries may resist us”, Tinubu tells APC leaders

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasising that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), at the State House in Abuja on Friday, the President assured Nigerians that his government is working around the clock to improve their living conditions, and asked leaders at the grassroots level to encourage citizens to get their National Identification…

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“Consider National Interest above political affiliations”, Tinubu to APC governors

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to design and implement policies that prioritise all Nigerians and to always consider the national interest above political affiliations. The President, who received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja, yesterday, said development policies would only find full relevance in people’s lives when there is inclusivity, ownership, and sustainability. President Tinubu told the governors that one of the biggest challenges the nation faces was divisiveness, but that the…

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N585m fraud: “Tinubu’ll take final decision after investigations” – APC Govs.

Aminu Imam

State Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have weighed-in on the recent suspension of handlers of the nation’s social investment programmes, including the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, urging Nigerians to be patient as President Bola Tinubu would only take further actions based on the outcome of ongoing investigations. The governors, who on Wednesday night converged on Abuja to chart the way forward for the party in 2024, also expressed strong support for the Tinubu administration. This was as the APC Professionals Forum…

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“Nigerians to get palliatives soon; we’re finalising details with FG” – APC Govs.

Aminu Imam

Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), say the hardship and suffering Nigerians are experiencing in the wake of the fuel subsidy removal will soon be a thing of the past. Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, gave the assurance after a meeting held by the governors in Abuja yesterday. He said that plans have reached the final stage with the Federal Government to deliver palliatives to Nigerians to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal.…

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Subsidy: APC Govs. blame marketers for scarcity, price hike

Aminu Imam

State governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), have accused oil marketers of inflicting pains on Nigerians by hoarding fuel supply after President Bola Tinubu’s announcement on Monday on the discontinuance of fuel subsidy. The governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, (PGF), stated this during a courtesy visit to the President at the Presidential Villa. Addressing State House correspondents in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, condemned the price increase on what he described as “old stock”, and called…

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APC Governors elect Progressive Govs Forum Chairman

Aminu Imam

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has been unanimously chosen to lead the All-Progressives Congress, (APC) Governors Forum. Uzodimma was chosen at a meeting yesterday in Abuja attended by all the APC Governors. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, the selection of Uzodimma for the job was a source of pleasure among his APC Governor-colleagues, who attested to his ability to lead them. He said: “Governor Uzodimma’s latest responsibility came barely three days ago when he was conferred with the honour of Commander of the…

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2023: APC Governors allegedly gang-up against President Buhari

Aminu Imam

…As plot against Feb. 25 polls thickens Three months to the end of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s tenure on May 29, some governors of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), have allegedly started a rebellion against him over the currency redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). While it is only a few days to the February 25, 2023 presidential and national assembly elections, and a few more to the March 11 governorship and state assembly polls, President Buhari, who is running out of time, appears determined…

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Buhari rebuffs APC Governors’ bid to delay currency rebranding timelines

Aminu Imam

A team of four State Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and their presidential candidate appear to have failed in their bid to persuade President Muhammadu Buhari to significantly alter the timelines for the on-going replacement of three sets of the national currency, the Naira. The governors, including those from Katsina, Plateau and Kebbi, and joined by their party’s presidential candidate, Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reportedly traveled to Daura, Katsina State, to meet the President last week. Their primary objective was to persuade the President to move the…

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2023: Outgoing APC governors fume over list of Tinubu’s campaign council

Aminu Imam

…Threaten sabotage Some outgoing governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have threatened to sabotage the presidential campaign of their party and its candidate, Bola Tinubu, in their respective States. The aggrieved governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), accused the party and its candidate, Tinubu, of disregarding their nominations to the presidential campaign council. The Secretary to the APC campaign council, James Faleke, announced the constitution of the campaign council, at the weekend, listing 422 members, including many who are to work at the regional…

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