The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) rose from a crucial meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, authenticating the leadership of its Chairman Senator Hope Uzodimma and his vice, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.
The members of the Forum specifically passed a vote of implicit confidence the duo.
The vote of confidence, which was moved at a closed-door meeting of the governors in Abuja, was reiterated at a press conference they had later.
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, moved the motion and was seconded by his Kaduna State counterpart, Alhaji Uba Sani.
The second motion after the press conference followed a reporter’s question about the rumoured removal of Governor Uzodimma as Chairman of the PGF.
According to Idris; “More than 23 governors in attendance at the Abuja meeting reiterated their confidence in Uzodimma to lead the forum. The fact that Uzodimma presided over the meeting with his vice, was enough evidence to authenticate his leadership”.
While advising the media to be circumspect in the stories they publish, Idris urged them to always confirm the sources and veracity of their information.
Also speaking, Uzodimma assured that the PGF was united and would not bother itself with fake news, saying that the governors were currently preoccupied with how best to work for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Uzodimma said; “As you are aware, just two days ago, we accompanied His Excellency, Vice President Shettima to submit the nomination forms of President Tinubu, signifying that he is recontesting.
“We just had a meeting to reaffirm our unflinching support to him,” he said.
Uzodimma said the forum has resolved to support Tinubu 100% to achieve his reelection and therefore would not submit to any kind of distraction or blackmail
He further said that their support for Tinubu was borne out of his pragmatic reforms which had put Nigeria on the part of economic growth while strengthening her infrastructure.
Uzodimma urged Nigerians to appreciate President Tinubu’s sacrifices by ensuring his reelection so that he would complete the beautiful works he had started.
