Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Officially Joins APC, Leaves PDP Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), joining a growing list of prominent politicians ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Enugu State Government House, with top APC leaders at both the national and state levels in attendance. Mbah was immediately presented with his APC membership card, while the hall was filled with the song “On Your Mandate” to mark the occasion. Governor Mbah explained that his decision was driven by the need to align Enugu State with the federal government and to maximize the state’s development potential. He acknowledged that leaving the PDP was a tough decision but said it was necessary for the state’s future. “For nearly three decades, PDP and the people of Enugu have walked side by side. Yet leadership sometimes demands principled and difficult decisions,” Mbah said. “There comes a time when bold choices must be made to shape our destiny. We have decided to leave the PDP and join the APC. I see in President Tinubu not just a national leader, but a partner in purpose. Together, we believe that transformation must be bold and disruptive. This is not a detour, but a deliberate step toward a more compelling future,” he added.  

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Governor Peter Mbah To Officially Join APC From PDP On October 14

Preparations have been finalized for Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s official defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Enugu, the state capital. Governor Mbah will reportedly join the ruling party along with several political figures, including members of the National and State Assemblies, state executive officials, and party leaders from various wards and local government areas across the state. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Deputy National Chairman (South), Hon. Emma Eneukwu, confirmed the move while inaugurating a seven-member caretaker committee for the Enugu State chapter. They described the defection as part of the APC’s broader efforts to strengthen its base and expand its political influence in the South East. Speaking to newsmen at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja after his inauguration, the new Enugu State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, disclosed that the governor and his key aides will be officially received into the party on October 14. The APC National Working Committee (NWC) had earlier dissolved the Enugu State Working Committee (SWC) and replaced it with a caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs in the lead-up to Mbah’s formal entry.  

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