Governor Peter Mbah Give Reasons Why He Left PDP for APC

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move he insists is necessary to better serve the people of Enugu and ensure the state is fully aligned with the Federal Government.

Dependable NG reports that the governor, who was elected on the platform of the PDP, made his declaration during a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, stating that his decision was rooted in the failure of his former party to adequately recognise the voice of the people he was mandated to lead.

“This is not a betrayal; it is also not abandonment,” Governor Mbah explained to journalists shortly after announcing the defection. “It is more about understanding that I was entrusted with the people’s mandate by the people, and it is also a responsibility on me to carry that same mandate on a platform that will best serve the people.”

The Governor clarified that the decision was collective and followed extensive consultation, having concluded that the PDP platform could no longer “serve the people optimally.”

“We have people who, under a particular platform, gave me their mandate to lead them. But it became clear to us that the platform on which that mandate was given may not serve us optimally, and then, in consultation with them, we decided that we’re now going to migrate to a stronger platform that will best serve them,” he said. “So, I don’t see that as a betrayal.”

When asked about his obligation to his former party, the Governor maintained that his ultimate loyalty rests with the people of Enugu, not the political structure. His defection, which includes his immediate predecessor, State lawmakers, and his entire cabinet, marks a major political shift aimed at strengthening Enugu’s position at the federal level.