31 APC Governors to Hold Crucial Meeting in Lagos Today

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to gather in Lagos today for a high-level meeting expected to shape key political and policy directions within the ruling party.

The meeting brings together members of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), at a time when internal coordination and national strategy remain top priorities for the party.

The session will be hosted by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It is scheduled to take place at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island later today.

The choice of Lagos is significant, as it coincides with the stay of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state for the Eid-el-Fitr holiday before his return to Abuja.

The meeting is expected to draw participation from all APC governors across the country. As it stands, the party controls 31 out of Nigeria’s 36 states.

This strong presence has continued to grow in recent months, largely driven by defections from opposition parties and shifting political alliances at the state level. The development has further strengthened the APC’s hold across the federation.

Sources within the party indicate that discussions at the meeting will centre on aligning policies at the state level with the programmes of the federal government. Governors are also expected to review ongoing reforms and explore ways to improve governance delivery in their respective states.

Party insiders say the forum may also examine the country’s economic direction, especially in light of recent fiscal and monetary adjustments. There are expectations that governors will exchange ideas on how to manage the impact of these policies on citizens, while maintaining support for federal initiatives.

Security is also likely to feature prominently on the agenda. With varying challenges across regions, governors are expected to share updates from their states and consider coordinated approaches to addressing threats. The role of sub-national governments in supporting national security efforts may be revisited during the deliberations.

The PGF, which is chaired by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has in recent times positioned itself as a key policy support bloc for the federal government.

The forum has consistently emphasized unity within the party and collaboration among states as essential to national development.

Today’s gathering comes months after the forum last met in Lagos in December 2025 at the same venue.