APC Governors Remove Uzodimma as Chair After Tinubu Form Submission
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- •Hope Uzodimma was removed as APC governors' forum chair on May 7, 2026.
- •Bola Tinubu submitted his presidential nomination forms to the APC on May 7, 2026.
- •The APC governors' forum leadership change occurred hours after Tinubu’s form submission.
- •Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano was cleared by the APC on May 9, 2026, for a second term bid.
- •Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos publicly endorsed Tinubu’s presidential candidacy on May 9, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If APC governors consolidate support behind Tinubu after Uzodimma’s removal the party could present a united front in the 2027 elections, strengthening Tinubu’s presidential campaign and improving APC’s electoral prospects.
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