South East APC Faults Allegation Of N800 Billion Fraud Against PGF Chairman, Gov Uzodimma

By Ayodele Oni

The South-east chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted allegation against Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who is also Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF), of involvement in the diversion of ₦800 billion in campaign funds. It described the claim as false, misleading, and politically driven.

The Party maintained that Governor Uzodimma remains focused on delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfare for residents of Imo State, stressing that the allegations were designed to distract him from ongoing developmental efforts.

The allegation has led to report and counter report on purported removal of governor Uzodimma as PGF Chairman.

A statement issued on Wednesday by the APC National Vice-Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu,  noted that the governor had come under increased political attacks, following reports of his interest in contesting the Imo East senatorial seat in 2027.

The party alleged that the accusation formed part of a wider campaign of blackmail aimed at undermining Uzodimma’s political relevance, insisting that every citizen reserves the right to pursue political ambitions without intimidation or defamation.

Reacting to claims that ₦800 billion was diverted from funds allegedly contributed by members of the PGF for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, the APC South-East described the allegation as “factually incorrect and logically impossible.”

According to the party, no official campaign structure or funding arrangement had been activated due to legal restrictions on political campaigning.

The party further explained that the Progressive Governors Forum is not a campaign body and, therefore, has no mandate to collect or manage election-related funds, adding that such claims were inconsistent with established political procedures.

It also questioned the credibility of the ₦800 billion figure, describing it as unrealistic and mathematically implausible, noting that it would imply an average contribution of about ₦26 billion per APC governor.

The APC emphasized that Governor Uzodimma has maintained a record of transparency and accountability in public service and has not been linked to any form of financial misconduct, urging critics to refrain from what it called baseless propaganda.

The party called on opposition figures to prioritize constructive engagement and issue-based politics, rather than what it described as fabricated allegations intended to mislead the public