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APC House of Assembly Candidates Appeal to Enugu State Governor for Party Defection

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The 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidates in Enugu State have expressed their willingness to work with Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, under the APC banner. Barely 48 hours after APC stakeholders endorsed Mbah as their sole candidate for the 2027 general elections, the candidates have appealed to him to join the party. They believe that Mbah's visionary leadership and development-oriented policies align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and would give the APC the strength it needs to win elections in Enugu State.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC House of Assembly candidates in Enugu State have written a letter to Governor Peter Mbah appealing for him to join the party.
  • The appeal came just 48 hours after APC stakeholders under the Progressives Group endorsed Mbah as their sole candidate for the 2027 general elections.
  • The candidates believe that Mbah's leadership and policies align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
  • They hope that Mbah's defection to the APC will give the party the strength it needs to win elections in Enugu State and make the state more friendly with the Federal Government.
  • The candidates are eager to work with Mbah under the APC banner and look forward to receiving him into the party.

Statistics:

  • 48 hours: the time lapse between the appeal and the endorsement of Mbah as APC's sole candidate for the 2027 general elections.
  • 2023: the year the House of Assembly candidates were elected.
  • 2027: the year for which APC stakeholders have endorsed Mbah as their sole candidate.
  • 2 years: the duration for which Mbah has been in office as Governor of Enugu State.

Sources:

  • Vanguard Newspaper [no date provided]

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