Following months of speculation, Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House, Enugu, during a live broadcast attended by top APC leaders, including current and former governors, National Assembly members, and party executives from across the country.
Governor Mbah described the move as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewal, saying leadership sometimes demands difficult decisions in pursuit of greater goals.
He expressed appreciation to the PDP for the platform that brought him to office in 2023 but said it was time to move forward.
The governor explained that the defection was a collective decision involving National Assembly members, State Assembly lawmakers, members of the State Executive Council, councillors, and over 80 per cent of the former PDP structure in Enugu.
He said the decision followed years of reflection and a desire to align the state with what he called a platform that respects our regional voice and supports our vision for development.
Governor Mbah commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and reform efforts, describing him as a partner in progress.
He assured the people of Enugu State that his defection would not disrupt the state’s development agenda but instead amplify the state’s voice at the national level.
The governor formally completed his APC membership registration and received his party card, marking what he called a new beginning of development and growth for Enugu State.
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