Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He made the declaration during a state-wide broadcast to the people of the state.
The governor explained that his decision to switch camps was driven by the need to connect the South-East state to the central government.
“There comes always a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny. Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress,” Mbah stated.
The governor thanked the PDP for its support over the years, noting that the shift was necessary to achieve his administration’s development goals.
“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 victory.
“Leadership demands difficult, even painful decisions, in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes always a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny,” he added.
According to Mbah, his decision to join the APC is aimed at better serving the people of Enugu and aligning with the ruling party’s vision for development and progress.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the state’s interests and expressed confidence that the APC platform would offer greater opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Mbah also commended President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying Enugu State has benefited immensely from the President’s support.
The governor defected to the ruling party alongside members of the House of Assembly, council chairmen, councillors, and other political appointees.
His exit from the PDP is expected to be followed by that of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, whose defection, it was learnt, has been finalised.
Earlier in the year, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, also moved to the APC with their officials and appointees.
