“MBAH MAKES A MOVE: ENUGU GOVERNOR DEFECTS TO APC, CITES CONNECTION TO CENTRE”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast, Mbah cited the need to connect the South-Eastern state to the central government as the reason for his decision .
Governor’s Statement
Mbah expressed gratitude to the PDP for their support over the years, emphasizing that the shift is necessary to achieve his administration’s goals. He stated, “Today, after a long reflection, we have made a decision to join the All Progressives Congress.”
Implications of the Defection
The defection is seen as a significant move, potentially impacting the political landscape in Enugu State and the South-Eastern region. Mbah’s decision underscores the importance of strategic political alignments.
“To the Peoples Democratic Party which provided us the platform on which we campaigned and won, I extend deep gratitude. The PDP supported us through a demanding campaign and joined us in celebrating the victory.
“Leadership demands difficult, even painful decisions, in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes always a time where everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny,” he added.
According to Mbah, his decision to join the APC is to better serve the people of Enugu and align with the party’s vision for development and progress.
The governor also reiterated his commitment to advancing the state’s interests and expressed confidence that the APC platform would provide greater opportunities for collaboration and growth.
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Mbah also commended President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying the state has enjoyed massive support under the President.
The PDP governor, moved to the ruling party with House of Assembly members, councillors, chairmen of councils and others.
His exit from the PDP will be followed by that of Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri, whose defection, it was learnt, had been finalised.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Obvwevori and Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno moved to the ruling party with all their officials and appointees earlier in the year.
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