The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday revealed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has the DNA of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.

Soludo said APGA is in a partnership with the federal government and the APC, stressing that it is working.

Speaking during the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu to the state, the governor said the partnership is aimed at ensuring that Nigeria becomes great.

According to Soludo: “Progressives are working and it’s not just a slogan but a statement of truth, the All Progressives Grand Alliance is the oldest political party registered in 2002 and was registered as a progressive. The All Progressives Congress, APC, came about 12 years later including as a consortium a faction of APGA, so even in APC there is a part of APGA DNA.

“APGA has since dug-in in Anamabra State and here we say that Anambra is APGA and APGA is Anambra but progressives in Nigeria have no choice but to work for Nigeria’s greatness.

“As progressives we are united by the objective to see a Nigeria where there is shared and sustainable prosperity with expanding opportunities for all.

“So far, ours is a partnership that works, a partnership between APGA, the federal government, and the APC, it’s a partnership that works.”

Former Super Eagles head coach and Nigeria international Finidi George has welcomed the ongoing reform process in Nigerian football, describing the changes as long overdue and necessary for the game to move forward.

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Finidi, who earned 62 caps for Nigeria during an illustrious playing career, said the proposed reforms could bring positive changes to the country’s football administration if properly implemented.

The former Ajax and Real Betis winger stressed the importance of completing the process without unnecessary delays, insisting that Nigerian football needs to move beyond its current challenges and focus on building a stronger future.

According to Finidi, the reforms represent an opportunity to address longstanding issues affecting the development and administration of the game.

He therefore urged those responsible for the process to act swiftly and ensure that the proposed changes translate into meaningful improvements across Nigerian football.

His comments come at a crucial time following the resignation of former NFF president Ibrahim Gusau and his executive board, which opened the door for a broader restructuring of the federation.

The National Sports Commission has been pushing for comprehensive reforms covering governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability.

FIFA has also backed the reform roadmap following meetings involving Nigerian sports officials, providing further impetus for the process.

Finidi’s support adds to growing calls from former internationals and football stakeholders for fundamental changes to the way Nigerian football is administered.

The former Super Eagles coach, who took charge of the national team in 2024 before leaving the position later that year, remains an influential voice in discussions about the future of Nigerian football.

For Finidi, the priority now is to ensure that the reform process does not become another prolonged exercise without tangible results.

With Nigerian football seeking to rebuild its administrative structures and restore confidence among stakeholders, the former international believes swift and meaningful implementation of the proposed reforms could provide the fresh start the game needs.