Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in one of the Southeast’s long-standing PDP strongholds.
Mbah announced his defection on Tuesday in a televised address, describing the move as a bold step taken after deep reflection on the future of Enugu State and its place in national politics.
“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress,” he declared.
The governor explained that his decision stemmed from a desire to reshape the political direction of Enugu and to align with a new vision for governance and development.
“Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead,” Mbah said.
“This concerns our values, how we organize 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.”
