Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah recently made a significant move, defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following this decision, Governor Mbah paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
During their meeting, Governor Mbah and President Tinubu discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between Enugu State and the Federal Government, aiming to deliver greater prosperity for the people. Mbah described his defection as a "strategic move for visionary partnership" that would bring transformative change to Enugu State ¹.
Governor Mbah's decision to join the APC is seen as a major boost to the party's presence in the South-East region. The move has sparked political conversations across the region, with supporters praising Mbah's courage and patriotism ² ³.
In a statement, Governor Mbah expressed his commitment to advancing Enugu's interests and ensuring inclusive development under President Tinubu's leadership. He was accompanied to the meeting by his predecessor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and other federal and state lawmakers ¹.
