Nigeria, May 8 -- The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has denied reports alleging that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, was removed as chairman of the forum following an emergency meeting of governors in Abuja.

The denial came amid growing speculation triggered by reports on Thursday night claiming that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors' forum had voted to oust Mr Uzodinma over alleged financial mismanagement and dissatisfaction with his leadership style.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Director General of the PGF, Folorunso Aluko, the forum described the reports as "false and misleading," insisting that no such decision was taken.

"The attention of the Progressive Governors Forum has been dra...