Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political shift in the region.

The governor made the announcement during a press briefing held on Tuesday in Enugu, where he emphasized that his move was driven by the need to position the state for greater development and national relevance.

Speaking on the rationale behind the switch, Mbah said the decision came after deep introspection and consultations across political ranks within the state. He expressed confidence that aligning with the APC would open more doors for collaboration, innovation, and growth.

“Today, after a long period of reflection, we have decided to leave the PDP and join the APC. We share a vision that transformation must be disruptive,” Mbah declared.

The governor said he found in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a like-minded leader capable of steering the country towards sustainable prosperity.

“I have found in His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a partner in purpose, a man with the courage to look beyond today and make the tough choices that secure lasting prosperity for tomorrow,” he said.

Mbah, who was joined at the event by his predecessor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, members of the National and State Assemblies, local government chairmen, and other political stakeholders, noted that the decision was a collective one, representing the

broader political family in Enugu.

“This is no whimsical decision. It is a collective move by the political family in Enugu State, comprising members of the National Assembly, members of the State House of Assembly, the State Executive Council, all the local government chairmen, all councilors, all political appointees, and over 80% of party executives,” he added.

While expressing appreciation to the PDP for the platform that facilitated his emergence as governor, Mbah lamented the long-standing neglect of the South-East’s interests within the party.

“To the Peoples Democratic Party which provided us the platform on which we campaigned and won, I extend deep gratitude. The PDP supported us through a demanding campaign and joined us in celebrating the victory,” he acknowledged. “However, despite our loyalty to the PDP, our voices were too often disregarded.”

Looking forward, Mbah expressed optimism that the new political alignment would pave the way for greater inclusion of Enugu and the entire South-East region in national discourse and development.

“The voice of Enugu people and indeed that of the South-East people would now be heard in Abuja,” he affirmed.

With this move, Governor Mbah becomes the latest high-profile defection from the PDP to the ruling APC, in a development likely to reshape the political landscape of Enugu State and the South-East region at large.

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