Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma said that members of the All Progressives Congress, including governors elected on the platform of the party, remained steadfast in backing President Bola Tinubu’s administration in spite of persistent criticism by the opposition.
He made the remarks while briefing journalists after a closed-door meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and ministers in Abuja on Wednesday.
Uzodimma, also chairman of the PGF, said that in spite of loud opposition, President Tinubu was succeeding through reform-focused governance.
He said: “At the beginning of this administration, opposition voices were very loud in criticising the government’s reform policies.
“But today, the President is being vindicated.”
He added that international bodies such as the World Bank and IMF were now commending Tinubu’s bold reforms and governance direction.
The governor said APC practised partisan democracy where all elections were conducted through political party sponsorship.
Uzodimma said: “This government was produced by all progressive governors.
“Every person here today is an APC member, regardless of their official position.
“We’ve come together to congratulate ourselves and Nigeria on recent developments.”
He said they also discussed how best to support APC members and Nigerians who remain committed despite distractions.
He said the forum was working to find better ways to serve Nigeria as a party.
“We have a duty to support this brave man, who is committed to Nigeria’s progress,” the governor stated.
On Tinubu’s upcoming second anniversary in office, Uzodimma said the APC was prepared to mark achievements and reflect on challenges.
“The APC National Working Committee will soon unveil the anniversary programmes and events, with full participation,” he said.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, also spoke, calling it an internal APC meeting.
“This was a family meeting of APC governors, ministers, and National Working Committee members,” Idris said.
He noted that they came together to review the administration’s performance as it approaches the midterm mark.
He said: “We are pleased with what has been achieved so far.
“There’s much to showcase.”
The minister said the party would intensify efforts to educate Nigerians about government achievements ahead of the midterm.
Idris added that the government also planned to collect feedback from Nigerians to improve future performance.
He stressed that the APC was a large family, and meetings like this helped to reflect and plan for the future.
Read him: “We aim to collectively ensure Nigeria achieves the prosperity President Tinubu promised on taking office,” he said, adding: “In spite of challenges, we’re on the right path, and with God’s help, Nigeria will succeed.”
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