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South-East APC backs govs, condemns Wike’s attacks

The APC leadership in the South-East has condemned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s recent attacks on the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by Hope Uzodimma. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-east-apc-backs-govs-condemns-wikes-attacks/

South-East APC backs govs, condemns Wike’s attacks

The South-East branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has backed the Progressive Governors' Forum, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, in rejecting recent criticisms from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. A joint statement released by the APC South-East leadership and the party chairmen of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states condemns Wike's remarks as "most unfortunate, reprehensible and completely unacceptable."

The APC leaders argue that the governors are independent elected officials whose records should be respected, and that Wike's criticisms are an attempt to influence their political fortunes before the 2027 elections. The statement also accuses Wike of attempting to interfere with the political fortunes of APC governors ahead of the election, emphasizing that a minister has no authority over elected governors.

The APC South-East leadership has urged the Minister to withdraw his attacks and return to party discipline and mutual respect.

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