RismadarVoice Reporters, May 8, 2026
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has dismissed reports alleging that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was removed as chairman of the forum, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Director General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, said no meeting was held where such a decision was taken.
“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,” the statement read.
The forum maintained that Uzodimma remains the substantive chairman of the body and that there was no resolution or decision to remove him from office.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Progressive Governors Forum states categorically that the report is entirely false, baseless, and without an iota of truth,” the statement added.
According to the PGF, its secretariat does not know about any meeting or resolution concerning the removal of the Imo State governor.
“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 statement further noted.
The forum also stressed that it remains united and committed to its responsibilities, urging members of the public and the media to disregard the reports.
