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As National Working Committe Presents Party Membership Card to Enugu Governor
- Safiu Kehinde
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mbah formally joined the ruling party on Tuesday at the state capital, Enugu, where he was presented the party membership card by the APC National Working Committee (NWC).
NPO Reported that the governor’s planned defection was last week announced by the Enugu APC caretaker committee.
Ahead of his defection, members of the governor’s cabinet yesterday declared their switch of allegiance from the PDP as the APC flags flooded the state government’s house.
Peter Mbah’s defection today saw him join the likes of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevowri, and his Akwa-Ibom counterpart, Umo Eno, in the list of recently added governors in the APC camp.
In his address at the event, the Enugu governor expressed his gratitude to the indigenes and residents of the state for their support and faith in his administration.
“Ndi Enugu, Your trust and support have been the bedrock of our success, and we pledge to honour that by delivering on our election promises.
“Our elder statesmen have also demonstrated generosity and foresight. Many of you had witnessed decades of broken promises.
“When we approached you, we did not ask for blind loyalty but some faith in our vision. You gave us that faith.
“Together, with your vote of confidence, we have achieved remarkable progress. To my colleagues in the administration, I am grateful for your resilience.
“We have walked a path that often felt like a marathon without rest. Many of the ideas we put forward were dismissed as unrealistic.
“Yet you kept pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Because of your dedication, today we hear applause for Enugu across Nigeria and beyond.” The governor said.
He also extended his gratitude to the PDP for giving him their platform on which he campaigned and won.
Mbah however described his defection as painful and a difficult decision.
“To the Peoples Democratic Party, which provided the platform on which we campaigned and won, I extend deep gratitude.
“The PDP supported us through a demanding campaign and joined in celebrating the victory. For nearly 3 decades, the PDP and the people of Enugu walked side by side, united by shared purpose.
“Together, we built relationships that will always matter to me personally and to this state.
“Yet, leadership sometimes demands difficult – even painful – decisions in the service of higher principles and goals.
“And there always comes 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 PDP and join the All Progressives Congress.” He said.
