Governors Forum denies removal of Uzodimma

By Ismail Azeez

The Progressive Governors Forum has dismissed reports alleging the removal of its Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, describing the claims as false, misleading and baseless.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Director General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, said no meeting was held where any decision regarding the removal of the chairman was discussed or adopted.

According to statement, “The attention of the Progressive Governors Forum has been drawn to a false and misleading report circulating in some media platforms alleging the removal of its Chairman, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Progressive Governors Forum states categorically that the report is entirely false, baseless, and without an iota of truth.

“No meeting of the Forum was held at which any such decision was taken. The PGF Secretariat has no record of, and is not aware of, any resolution removing the Chairman. His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, remains the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum.

“The Forum remains united, focused, and committed to its responsibilities. Members of the public, party faithful, and the media are therefore advised to disregard the said report in its entirety,” its added.