Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has absolved President Bola Tinubu of responsibility for the current economic hardship in Nigeria.
During a solidarity visit to the APC secretariat in Abuja, Uzodimma described the economic challenges as a global issue, not unique to Nigeria.
He expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s policies to address the economic situation, according to the Punch.
Accompanied by governors from Cross River, Ondo, and Ekiti, Uzodimma commiserated with APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, over the loss of his mother-in-law.
The governors also expressed optimism about the APC’s chances in the upcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections.
Uzodimma emphasized the strength of the APC, citing their numerical advantage and unity.
He said, “We don’t need to overflog the horse. The truth of the matter is that the APC has done very well in Nigeria. What is happening currently is a global economic problem. President Bola Tinubu is also bringing out policies to ensure that, given the kind of economy and situation he met on the ground, he has started the treatment.
“By the grace of God, I am very confident that very soon, Nigerians will be jubilant about how he has managed to navigate the waters.
“We have to visit the secretariat to be in touch with the leadership of the party, national chairman and members of the National Working Committee and, above all, to commiserate with him who just lost his mother-in-law; and also show solidarity with the chairman and managers of our party.”
The governor also disclosed that some of the APC governors would also monitor the polls in Edo and Ondo states to show solidarity for their governorship candidates.
He said, “Of course you know, I am the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum. When I speak, I speak on behalf of my colleagues, the 20 governors and a party like APC that controls 20 of the 36 states. If an election is a game of numbers, it means the majority will win.
“For instance, on the 20th of this month, the national campaign council will be inaugurated in Edo State and it is expected that most of us, the members of the Progressives Governors Forum, will be in attendance. Which other party can provide or boast of such an asset, politically speaking?”
Ganduje welcomed the delegation, appreciating their support and solidarity.
“There is no doubt that we are highly delighted when we got the information that they (governors) are coming. So, I think it is a blessing to us. We have confidence in them.
“We will do all it takes to ensure that we maintain good relationships with our governors all over the country and help to protect their interests. There is no doubt that they are also assisting the party and making us proud as an institution,” he said.