- Safiu Kehinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the decision of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to join the ruling party, stressing that his defection will accelerate development and good governance in the state.
Mbah had on Tuesday officially decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
The governor had in addressed at the event held in Enugu, the state capital, cited the PDP’s alleged disregard of the Southeast’s voice in its decision making as one of the reasons for his defection.
While the APC National Working Committee had travelled to Enugu to formally welcome Mbah, the party’s National Secretary in a statement issued today congratulated the governor over his defection to the party.
He assured the Mbah-led administration of swift development in Enugu state with the APC.
Morka also held that the defection will bolster the Enugu govenor’s leadership record which, according to him, aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The statement read; “The All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcomes the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, other members, leaders and stakeholders to our great Party.
“We congratulate Governor Mbah for his courageous decision to join Nigeria’s preeminent and progressive Party.
“We are confident that this deft political move will consolidate and accelerate development and good governance in Enugu state.
“It will bolster Governor Mbah’s leadership and impressive record of achievement for which he has been recognized with several local and international awards, including the 2025 Presidential GovTech Awards for innovation and technology-driven public service delivery.
“The Governor’s decision to join the APC and align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is a smart repositioning of Enugu state as a strategic partner, participant and beneficiary of the massive economic transformation currently underway in our nation and will inure to the good and prosperity of the people of the state, and the entire SouthEastern Nigeria.
“Our great Party assures His Excellency and teeming new members of its fullest support, accommodation and seamless integration into the APC family.”