Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He announced his defection on Tuesday, October 14.
Speaking during the announcement, Mbah said his decision followed deep reflection and a desire to reshape Enugu’s political landscape.
“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress,” he stated.
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The governor explained that his move was driven by the need to reorganize the state’s politics and align with a broader vision for development.
“Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead.
This concerns our values, how we organize ourselves politically, and how we secure the future of our project and our people,” he said.
Mbah added that leadership sometimes requires difficult decisions made in pursuit of greater goals.
“Leadership sometimes demands painful decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny,” he concluded.