The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) has expressed solidarity with all first term governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) participating in the scheduled governorship primaries of the party on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Key Highlights:
- The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) expressed solidarity with first-term governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of their governorship primaries.
- The statement was issued by SSGF Chairman and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri.
- The forum praised the governors for what it described as strong leadership and development efforts in their respective states.
- It highlighted achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social welfare.
- The SSGF wished the governors success in their primaries and expressed confidence in their continued leadership.
The SSGF in a statement by its Chairman and Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, said as first term governors, they have demonstrated visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the progress of their states.
“The forum is proud of the achievements of our brother-governors as champions of grassroots development and economic growth of our country.
“These governors have also been consistent in ensuring tangible transformation of their states in areas of infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social welfare among other sectors”, the governor said.
Read Also:
- South-South governors back Tinubu’s Executive Order on oil revenue remittance
- South-South governors celebrate Gov. Fubara at 51
- Relocate flood-prone communities, NEMA tells South-South governors
The forum expressed belief that their second term in office would result in greater infrastructural and economic prosperity of their states and Nigeria as a whole.
“On behalf of the SSGF, I extend best wishes for a peaceful and successful governorship primaries.
“We are certain that democratic ideals will triumph and their exceptional service will be rightfully rewarded by the APC faithful,” the forum posited.
