APC Governors Forum Visits Former President, Buhari, Pledges Commitment To Good Governance Admidst Youths Protest

Governors elected under the platform of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) visited former president Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence on Monday,, pledging commitment to good governance for Nigerians amidst protest by scores of youths against bad governance under the umbrella of "Take It Back Movement"

Members of the movement had earlier on Monday protested in Abuja, Lagos, Oyo, and Rivers. 

They protested among other things against what they say is the misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the state of emergency in Rivers State, and the state of the economy.

But the governors under the umbrella of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) led by its chairman and the Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma in an interview with newsmen  after the visit, expressed the forum commitment to providing good governance for Nigerians 

Uzodimma added that the group came to extend warm Sallah greetings to Buhari and also to congratulate him on the completion of the Ramadan fast.

“This visit is symbolic and deeply rooted in respect, loyalty, and continued appreciation for the statesmanship, leadership, and legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari,” Uzodimma noted, according to a statement from the Director-General ( Press Affairs), Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli 

“As a party, we remain united and committed to the ideals of good governance which he championed during his tenure.”

According to the Imo governor, the visit was also an opportunity to wish the ex-president well as he settles into his newly renovated Kaduna home.

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, alongside his counterparts in the All Progressives Congress (APC), have paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna.

The visit, which was carried out under the auspices of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), was led by the Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

The governors present at the event were Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe and Hope Uzodimma. The governors of Kaduna, Kwara, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Edo, Kogi, Ondo, Ekiti, and Benue States were also in attendance. Others present were the deputy governor of Jigawa State and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, among other dignitaries.