APC Fires Back, Rejects ₦800bn Fraud Claim Against Uzodimma

The South-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations claiming that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was involved in the diversion of ₦800 billion in campaign funds, describing the claim as false, misleading, and politically driven.

According to Ireporter Online, the party maintained that Governor Uzodimma remains focused on delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfare for residents of Imo State, stressing that the allegations were designed to distract him from ongoing developmental efforts.

The position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the APC National Vice-Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, who noted that the governor had come under increased political attacks following reports of his interest in contesting the Imo East senatorial seat in 2027.

The party alleged that the accusations formed part of a wider campaign of blackmail aimed at undermining Uzodimma’s political relevance, insisting that every citizen reserves the right to pursue political ambitions without intimidation or defamation.

Reacting to claims that ₦800 billion was diverted from funds allegedly contributed by members of the Progressive Governors Forum for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, the APC South-East described the allegation as “factually incorrect and logically impossible,” arguing that no official campaign structure or funding arrangement had been activated due to legal restrictions on political campaigning.

The party further explained that the Progressive Governors Forum is not a campaign body and therefore has no mandate to collect or manage election-related funds, adding that such claims were inconsistent with established political procedures.

It also questioned the credibility of the ₦800 billion figure, describing it as unrealistic and mathematically implausible, noting that it would imply an average contribution of about ₦26 billion per APC governor.

The APC emphasized that Governor Uzodimma has maintained a record of transparency and accountability in public service and has not been linked to any form of financial misconduct, urging critics to refrain from what it called baseless propaganda.

The party called on opposition figures to prioritize constructive engagement and issue-based politics, rather than what it described as fabricated allegations intended to mislead the public.