PGF welcomes Governor Ben Ayade to APC, says party is reinforced by his coming on board View All Result The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has welcome, Mr. Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Forum says it joins all leaders and members of the APC to welcome this illustrious Nigerian into its fold. The decision of Mr. Ayade to join the APC according to a statement by the Chairman of the Forum, governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, is a testament of the party’s capacity to mobilise all Nigerians consistent with the vision of the founding fathers to ensure that the APC is a platform to unite all Nigerians.