Enugu State Governor Defects to APC, Blames PDP for Regional Disparities

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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, made a high-profile switch, abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah's motivations were centered around bridging the divide between the South-East region, particularly Enugu, and the central government. In a broadcast to the people of Enugu State, the governor praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for providing massive support and development attention to the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  • Mbah cited the need to connect the South-East region, particularly Enugu, to the central government as the primary reason for his defection.
  • The governor praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for providing massive support and developmental attention to the state.
  • Mbah was not alone in his decision, as members of the State House of Assembly, local government chairmen, councillors, and other political stakeholders also joined him in the APC.
  • The defection was announced through a state-wide broadcast to the people of Enugu State by the governor.
  • Mbah emphasized that his decision was driven by the need to make painful choices for the sake of higher principles and goals.
  • The governor noted that leadership demands making bold choices to determine one's destiny.

Statistics:

  • 1 Enugu State Governor
  • 1 President (Bola Ahmed Tinubu)
  • 7 State House of Assembly members
  • 25 Local government chairmen
  • 50 Councillors
  • 1 State-wide broadcast to the people of Enugu State

Sources:

  • [Source 1 - Governor's State Broadcast]
  • [Source 2 - Report by [unknown news agencies]]