Tag: PGF DG

“We’ve become orphans under Tinubu” – Ex-PGF D-G expresses regret

Aminu Imam

A former Director-General of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly alienating members of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in his appointments. Lukman, who likened Tinubu to former president Muhammadu Buhari, said APC members have become orphans under Tinubu. In a piece, titled: “Nigerian Politics of Morbid Desire for Naked Power”, the immediate past national vice chairman (North West) of the ruling urged the President to undertake the “moral and spiritual reconstruction” as proposed by one of the nation’s founding fathers, the Late Obafemi…

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APC governors’ forum DG, Salihu Lukman, resigns

Aminu Imam

The Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, (PGF), a platform for governors who are members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has resigned. Lukman submitted his resignation letter to the Chairman of the Forum, Abubakar Bagudu, yesterday. According to political observers, the power play from the various interest groups and power blocks within the ruling party on whether the convention should hold in February or not eventually consumed Lukman as the first casualty, who was seen by many as the conscience of the party. Lukman’s resignation may…

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APC: PGF D-G warns against alleged moves to postpone National Convention

Aminu Imam

The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has warned against the postponement of the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), billed for next month. Lukman, in an open letter, yesterday, to APC leaders, claimed that there “are indications that the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, (CECPC), is bent on staying put in office”. Speculation about the convention not holding in February has been gathering momentum following a letter written by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to Buni, dated December 13, 2021,…

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APC National Convention: PGF’s DG Faults Kalu’s Call For Postponement

Aminu Imam

Godwin Amunde The Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – Dr. Salihu Lukman, has faulted the call made by two-term governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, for the postponement of the national convention of the party slated for February, 2022. Senator Kalu had in a letter entitled “Urgent Appeal for Postponement of APC National Convention,” addressed to the Yobe state governor and Chairman of…

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‘I Am Not Opposed To Direct Primary, But…’ – PGF DG

Ishaku Yohanna

…Urges NASS to rework Electoral Act Amendment Bill and send back to Buhari   …Asks CECPC to urgently release date for National Convention Godwin Amunde Director-General, Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – Salihu Lukman said he is not opposed to direct primary, but there are some conditions which must be met for direct primary to be able to provide the democratic platform that will confirm the voice of individual members of the party. He stated this against…

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“Without Buhari’s leadership, APC would have been at mercy of cabals”, Says PGF D-G

Aminu Imam

The Director-General, Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Moh. Lukman, has attributed the level of internal democracy in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to President Muhammadu Buhari’s political leadership style, without which he said the Party would have been left at the mercy of cabals. Dr. Lukman disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, while speaking about his upcoming book, “APC and Campaign for New Nigeria”, said the President has ensured that every member of the party has a say in its affairs. According to the D-G, “For APC to achieve…

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‘Direct party primaries to end imposition of candidates, vote-buying, others’ – PGF D-G

Aminu Imam

The Director-General of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, yesterday said the amendment of the Electoral Act which forced political parties to adopt direct primaries is vague and would create room for manipulations. Lukman, who made the call in a statement, stressed all grey areas on the matter must be eliminated in order to entrench democratic ideals, adding that the amended Electoral Act did not address some grey areas on the country’s electoral process. There are reports that the amended Electoral Act which was passed by the National Assembly…

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‘Bandits have characteristics of terrorist groups’ – PGF DG

Aminu Imam

Recent activities of bandits in the North-West region, especially the blowing off of the Abuja-Kaduna rail panel, have confirmed that they have characteristics of a terrorist group. The Director-General of Progress Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, made this remark yesterday, noting that it was high time their activities are nipped in the bud. “All the studies about insecurity and banditry in Nigeria only confirmed that the bandits operating in the North-West and North-Central have all the characteristics of a terrorist groups”, he said, in a statement. In the statement…

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Nigeria’s Insecurity and Communication Problems

Aminu Imam

Dr. Salihu Moh. Lukman On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, reports emerged in the Nigerian media, alleging that Nigerian Armed Forces are yet to fully deploy the A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets procured from the United States against bandits in the North-West because of an agreement, which require Nigeria to only use the jets on terrorists and insurgents. Interestingly, the next day, Thursday, October 21, 2021, so-called bandits planted explosives on Abuja-Kaduna rail line and attack passenger train, which led to the suspension of the Abuja-Kaduna train services for almost 48…

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2023 Election: ‘Search For Presidential Candidate Outside Party Structure A Loss Of Confidence’ – PGF DG To APC leaders

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Director-General of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – Dr. Salihu Lukman, said moves by some leaders of the party to push negotiation for the emergence of a 2023 presidential candidate outside the party simply means loss of confidence on the structures of the party. Dr. Lukman described the move as a threat to internal unity among APC members and leaders and asked the party’s hierarchy to perish the thought. This is contained in a statement titled: “APC…

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