Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mbah announced his defection in a televised address on Tuesday, saying the decision followed deep reflection and was aimed at reshaping Enugu and reorganising the state’s politics.
“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress.
“Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead. This concerns our values, how we organise ourselves politically and how we secure the future of our project and our people.
“Leadership sometimes demands painful decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny,” the governor said.
Ahead of Mbah’s formal announcement, all members of his cabinet had already joined the APC. His Senior Media Aide, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the development in a video posted on his social media handles on Monday.
In the video, several government officials were seen openly declaring their allegiance to the ruling party, chanting praises for President Bola Tinubu and pledging their commitment to the APC.
“Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh captioned the video.
The officials, including commissioners and top aides, could be heard saying, “We are now in APC; tomorrow is here; it is APC all the way; it is Jagaban all the way; from top to bottom.”
The mass defection marks a major political shift in Enugu State, which has remained a PDP stronghold since 1999.
