Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma has been removed as Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum. The decision came hours after he represented All Progressives Congress governors at the submission of President Bola Tinubu's presidential nomination and expression of interest forms in Abuja on Thursday. According to Arise News, the move was announced at an extraordinary meeting of about 20 progressive governors held in Abuja the same night. The meeting had attendance from governors of states including Ogun, Bayelsa, Enugu and others, with about 17 governors physically present. No reason was given for the removal. The Progressive Governors Forum has not named a new chairman. Uzodimma had chaired the forum since its formation. The development follows a key political event involving the APC presidential bid. The governors met shortly after Uzodimma's public role in the nomination process. No official statement detailing the rationale for the decision has been released. The forum remains active with ongoing coordination among member governors. The meeting was described as urgent and strategically timed. No dissenting voices were reported following the announcement. The shift in leadership comes at a critical period for the APC. More details to come.