APC Welcomes Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah, Into Their Party

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended a warm welcome to Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to join their party. APC's Progressive Group, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ben Nwoye, made this declaration during a stakeholders' meeting held in Enugu. Nwoye dismissed claims that suspended state chairman Ugo Agbala and Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Uche Nnaji could block Mbah's entry into the APC. He emphasized that the Progressive Group comprises APC members, apolitical individuals, and members of other parties committed to the betterment of Nigeria and Enugu State. Nwoye pointed out that Agbala has been suspended by his ward, and a court order has barred him and nine others from claiming to be chairman and members. He also stated that Minister Nnaji is not authorized to speak for the APC, as he's only a member of the Federal Executive Council.

The Progress Group cited President Bola Tinubu's directive, urging support for Mbah regardless of party affiliation. Nwoye disclosed that a motion was passed to receive Governor Mbah into APC if he decides to join and to support his re-election bid in 2027, in line with the president's directive. Nwoye praised President Tinubu for signing into law the establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture in Enugu State and appointing an indigene as Chief of Naval Staff. He expressed gratitude for the president's impactful use of subsidy savings in Enugu State. Nwoye commended Mbah for his quality leadership and inclusive governance and urged him to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

Key Takeaways:

  • APC's Progressive Group welcomes Governor Peter Mbah to join their party if he decides to leave Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
  • The group denied claims that suspended APC chairman Ugo Agbala and Minister Uche Nnaji could block Mbah's entry into APC.
  • President Bola Tinubu urged support for Mbah regardless of party affiliation, according to Nwoye.
  • A motion was passed at the stakeholders' meeting to receive Mbah into APC if he decides to join and support his re-election bid in 2027.
  • President Tinubu signed into law the establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture in Enugu State and appointed an indigene as Chief of Naval Staff.
  • The president made impactful use of subsidy savings in Enugu State, noted Nwoye.
  • Mbah has delivered quality leadership and inclusive governance, according to Nwoye, who urged him to continue delivering democracy's dividends to the people.
  • President Tinubu's directives and actions are seen as significant in the context of Enugu State politics, according to Nwoye.

Statistics:

  • 2027: the year in which Governor Mbah's re-election bid is scheduled to take place.
  • 4 February 2023: the date of President Tinubu's visit to Enugu, during which he urged support for Mbah regardless of party affiliation.
  • 9: the number of individuals barred from parading themselves as APC members by a court order.
  • 1: the federal university established by President Tinubu in Enugu State.
  • 1: the Chief of Naval Staff appointed by President Tinubu who is an indigene of Enugu State.

Sources:

  • The Progressive Group, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ben Nwoye, released the statement welcoming Governor Mbah into APC
  • A motion passed at the APC stakeholders' meeting to receive Mbah into APC if he decides to join and support his re-election bid in 2027.