Why I joined APC – Enugu gov. Peter Mbah reveals as he dumps PDP | READ DETAILS
The Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah has on Tuesday, formally moved from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC.
Speaking in Enugu, Mbah said that his decision to join the APC was for a visionary partnership with the Bola Tinubu led adminstration that would bring about transformative change to the state and the nation.
He assured that he prioritised the state’s interest, expressing confidence that the APC’s platform would provide greater opportunities for collaboration and growth.
He said, “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.
“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.”
“The voice of Enugu people and indeed that of the South-East people would now be heard in Abuja.
“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.”
Mbah thanked the PDP for standing by him throughout his election period, but lamented that despite the South-East’s loyalty to the party, “our voices were too often disregarded.”
“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 said.
Mbah, was accompanied by his immediate predecessor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, state and federal lawmakers, among others.
