Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor announced this during a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Mbah hinged his decision on the move to connect Enugu State with the central government.

Mbah stated: “Ndi Enugu, Your trust and support have been the bedrock of our success, and we pledge to honour that by delivering on our election promises.

“Our elder statesmen have also demonstrated generosity and foresight.

“Many of you had witnessed decades of broken promises. When we approached you, we did not ask for blind loyalty but some faith in our vision.

“You gave us that faith. Together, with your vote of confidence, we have achieved remarkable progress.

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“To my colleagues in the administration, I am grateful for your resilience. We have walked a path that often felt like a marathon without rest. Many of the ideas we put forward were dismissed as unrealistic. Yet you kept pushing the boundaries of what was possible.

“Because of your dedication, today we hear applause for Enugu across Nigeria and beyond.”

Mbah further thanked the PDP, “which provided the platform on which we campaigned and won,“ saying the PDP “supported us through a demanding campaign and joined in celebrating the victory.”

The governor added: “For nearly three decades, the PDP and the people of Enugu walked side by side, united by shared purpose. Together, we built relationships that will always matter to me personally and to this state.

“Yet, leadership sometimes demands difficult – even painful – decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there always comes a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny.

“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the PDP and join the All Progressives Congress.”

The Star