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APC Defection: Ohanaeze Youths Back Gov Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah and his cabinet switched to the All Progressives Congress to strengthen the party in the Southeast, joining 260 ward councillors and 24 lawmakers, APC said.
- On Monday, October 13, 2025, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and his entire cabinet dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, with APC confirming a formal reception on Tuesday.
- Party insiders say the defection reflects Nigeria's political reality, with Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah seeking short-term benefits like shielding from federal hostility and federal resource access.
- A video posted Monday by Dan Nwomeh shows cabinet members holding APC flags and chanting inside Enugu State Government House, including Lawrence Ezeh, Dr Amaka S. Ngene, and Dr Felix Nnamani.
- The switch positions Enugu State as the first South East state under All Progressives Congress control since 2023, with 260 ward councillors and 24 State House members joining and local executives dissolved for a grand reception.
- The shift marks a historic realignment in Enugu State politics, with Sunday Udeh-Okoye saying the Peoples Democratic Party had `lost its moral compass and ideological direction`, while analysts warn Ndi Enugu will judge in 2027.
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UPDATED: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC
The governor defected to the APC alongside all commissioners and elected chairpersons of all 17 local government areas in the state. The post UPDATED: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Enugu Commissioners Join APC Ahead Of Gov’s Planned Defection - Daily Trust
Several members of the Enugu State cabinet have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the expected defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling party. Those who switched allegiance include Lawrence Ezeh, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology; Amaka Ngene, Chairman of the Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board; and Felix Nnamani, Commissioner for Labour and Employment. A video shared on Monday by …
Enugu governor, Peter Mbah, defects to APC
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah made the announcement on Tuesday at a press conference in Enugu, stating that the decision was made after “long reflection.” He said, “To the Peoples Democratic Party, which provided us the platform … The post Enugu governor, Peter Mbah, defects to APC appeared first on NewsTmes.com.ng.
Mbah Dumps PDP, Joins APC With Entire Cabinet
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah announced his defection in a televised address on Tuesday, saying the decision followed deep reflection and was aimed at reshaping Enugu and reorganising the state’s politics. “Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives…
A Bold Choice’: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Quits PDP, Declares for APC
ENUGU, Nigeria — Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking one of the most high-profile political shifts in the South East in recent years. The governor announced his decision at a press conference in Enugu on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, citing a desire to align with the APC’s “vision for development and progress” and to better position Enug…
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