Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mbah announced his defection on Tuesday during a state-wide broadcast to the people of Enugu State.
He explained that his decision to join the ruling party was driven by the need to connect the South-East region, particularly Enugu, to the central government.
The governor praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, noting that the state has enjoyed massive support and developmental attention under his leadership.
Mbah did not leave the PDP alone, as members of the State House of Assembly, local government chairmen, councillors, and other political stakeholders also joined him in the APC.
“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress.”
He added, “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 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.”