Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, has stood up for President Bola Tinubu against criticisms regarding Nigeria’s current economic difficulties. He emphasized that the economic issues are a global challenge and not just a problem in Nigeria.

During a visit to the APC secretariat in Abuja, Uzodinma shared his thoughts while offering condolences to the National Chairman of the ruling party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, who recently lost his mother-in-law. He was accompanied by Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, and Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti.

Uzodinma stated, “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.”

He expressed confidence that Nigerians would soon celebrate how President Tinubu has handled the economic challenges. Uzodinma added, “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.”

The visit to the secretariat was not just to connect with the party’s leadership but also to show support for Dr. Ganduje during his time of loss and to express solidarity with the party’s managers.