Ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s anticipated defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, all members of the State Executive Council have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling party.
Mbah’s Senior Media Aide, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the mass defection in a video posted on his social media handles on Monday.
In the video, several government officials were seen openly declaring their allegiance to the APC, chanting praises for President Bola Tinubu and affirming their commitment to the new party.
“Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh stated.
The officials, including commissioners and top aides, could be heard in the video declaring, “We are now in APC; tomorrow is here; it is APC all the way; it is Jagaban all the way; from top to bottom.”
The collective defection marks a significant political shift in Enugu State, which has been a PDP stronghold since 1999.
With Mbah’s imminent defection and the mass movement of his cabinet, political observers say the development could alter the balance of power in Enugu politics and further weaken the PDP’s grip on the state.
