Enugu Cabinet Members Join APC Ahead of Governor Mbah’s Defection
Some members of the Enugu State Executive Council have declared their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the anticipated defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling party.
Among those who have switched sides are Dr. Lawrence Ezeh, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology; Dr. Amaka Ngene, Chairperson of the Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board; and Dr. Felix Nnamani, Commissioner for Labour and Employment.
A video shared on Monday by Dan Nwomeh, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, captured the officials holding APC flags and publicly pledging support for the party.
“Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh wrote on X, identifying the officials in the footage.
This development comes amid growing speculation that Governor Mbah will formally join the APC on Tuesday. The ruling party’s flag was reportedly hoisted at the Enugu Government House on Sunday night, further fueling expectations.
Sources indicate that the APC has finalized plans to officially welcome Mbah at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday in Enugu. Party operatives have been seen making preparations for the event, which is expected to draw prominent national and regional figures.
Governor Mbah, elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, has yet to make a public statement regarding the defection. However, several of his close aides and associates have already aligned themselves with the APC.
If confirmed, Mbah’s move would mark a significant political shift, making Enugu the first South East state under APC control since the 2023 general elections. The defection also adds to the PDP’s recent wave of high-profile losses across the country.
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