The resolution was taken as the PGF concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City on Saturday, hosted by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo.

The All Progressive Congress (APC) governors under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have backed the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, saying it aligns with the party’s “continued evolution”.

The resolution was taken as the PGF concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City on Saturday, hosted by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo.

A statement on Saturday, said the PGF reaffirmed its strong belief in a united, just, and prosperous Nigeria, committing to work collaboratively to deliver bold reforms, strengthen institutional trust, and accelerate socio-economic development across all geopolitical zones.

The governors resolved to remain faithful to APC values, leveraging technology, innovation, and intergovernmental collaboration to drive Nigeria’s transformation from the bottom up.

Ganduje stepped down from his position in the party on Friday.

“His resignation, which is effective immediately, was offered to enable him attend to urgent and important personal matters,” APC spokesman, Felix Morka, said in a statement.

In his resignation letter, addressed to the National Working Committee (NWC), Ganduje thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the party as the mational chairman.

Ali Dalori has assumed the position of Acting National Chairman, pending the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party to be summoned immediately to fill the vacancy created by the resignation.

Apart from their comments on Ganduje’s resignation, the governors reflected on the nation’s socio-economic direction and reaffirmed their commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
They encouraged all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to rally behind the President and the APC as the nation moves toward a more secure, inclusive, and forward-looking future.
The governors’ position on the issues was contained in a communique issued at the close of the meeting.
The communique was read by the Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma.