Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Defects from PDP to APC, Cites Alignment with Central Government
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a strategic move to align the state with the central government for accelerated development. Mbah announced his decision during a state-wide broadcast, emphasizing the need for Enugu to be connected to the ruling party at the federal level to enhance access to national projects and federal partnerships.
He commended President Bola Tinubu's leadership style and economic policies, noting the significant benefits Enugu State stands to gain from the support of the presidency. This defection marks a major political shift in the South East region, with Mbah becoming the first sitting governor from the area to join the APC.
The news was reported by Newsonlin Nigeria, with a copyright notice from their London office.
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