APC welcomes Mbah, stakeholders to party
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially welcomed Peter Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, along with several political leaders and stakeholders from the state, into its fold.
In a statement issued by Felix Morka, its spokesperson on Tuesday in Abuja, the APC described Mbah’s defection as “a courageous and strategic decision” that would further strengthen governance and development in Enugu State and the entire South-East region.
“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,” the statement read.
The party lauded Mbah for what it called a “deft political move,” expressing confidence that his defection would “consolidate and accelerate development and good governance in Enugu State.”
“We congratulate Governor Mbah for his courageous decision to join Nigeria’s preeminent and progressive party,” the statement continued.
“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 APC said Mbah’s decision to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda represents a major step toward repositioning Enugu as a key player in the country’s ongoing economic transformation.
“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,” the party said. “It will inure to the good and prosperity of the people of the state, and the entire South-Eastern Nigeria.”
The statement also assured the governor and his supporters of full integration and support within the ruling party.
“Our great Party assures His Excellency and teeming new members of its fullest support, accommodation and seamless integration into the APC family,” it added.
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Mbah, elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially defected to the APC earlier on Tuesday in Enugu.
His defection follows months of speculation about growing collaboration between the Enugu State Government and the Federal Government, particularly in areas of infrastructure, digital innovation, and investment promotion under President Tinubu’s administration.
