Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says there is no leadership crisis within the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), insisting that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State remains the chairman of the forum.
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‎The PGF serves as a platform for governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to coordinate policy positions and strengthen political cooperation within the ruling party.
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‎Sani, who is the Vice Chairman of the forum, said the disagreement that recently rocked the platform of governors elected on the platform of the ruling APC was only a “slight misunderstanding” that had been resolved.
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‎The Kaduna governor spoke on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television.

‎His comments followed reports last week that Uzodimma had allegedly been removed as chairman of the PGF and replaced by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State after a tense meeting in Abuja.
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‎The reports had also suggested that the forum had split into rival camps, with one faction backing Uzodimma while another was said to be aligned with Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State.
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The development sparked speculation over possible divisions within the APC governors’ bloc, with President Bola Tinubu reportedly intervening to calm tensions among party stakeholders.

‎However, Sani said there was no leadership change in the forum and maintained that all governors had reunited.
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‎“In my own opinion, I don’t think it’s a serious issue, like many people try to make it look like it’s a very serious issue,” he said.
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‎“Because, you know, in everything we are talking about democracy, people can choose to disagree and agree. So, in my own opinion, it was just a slight misunderstanding.
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‎“At the moment, there’s no problem. All the governors are together. His Excellency Hope Uzodimma is the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum. My humble self, Senator Uba Sani, is the vice chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum,” he added.
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‎Sani stated that the disagreement had been fully resolved and would no longer generate controversy.
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‎“I don’t think you will hear anything again. I can assure you, nothing will ever — you can’t hear anything again,” he said.
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Asked specifically about the disagreement within the forum, the Kaduna governor described it as a normal occurrence in democratic politics.
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“It’s normal to disagree. But like I said, my point is clear. You will never hear anything. It’s just a slight disagreement, not a serious issue, but a slight disagreement. But it has been resolved,” he said.
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‎The governor also argued that if there had truly been a change in leadership, he would have automatically assumed office as chairman in his capacity as deputy chairman of the forum.
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‎“And of course, if there’s any change of leadership sitting here as the vice chairman, I could have taken over. But I can tell you, you see, I was there. And I was the one who made that statement, clear that we are united. Everything is okay,” Sani noted.