Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this announcement during a press conference in Enugu on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, citing a need for a “visionary partnership” with the federal government to drive development and progress in Enugu State.
“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.”
Mbah’s decision comes after a “long period of reflection” and is seen as a significant boost to the APC’s presence in the South-East region. The governor expressed gratitude to the PDP for their past support but lamented that the South-East’s voices were often disregarded despite their loyalty to the party.
“the Peoples Democratic Party which provided us the platform on which we campaigned and won, I extend deep gratitude, But despite our loyalty, our voices were too often disregarded.” he said.
Mbah stated that his defection was a collective decision made by his political family, including members of the National Assembly, State House of Assembly, and local government chairmen.
He emphasized that the APC’s vision aligns with his goal of driving sustainable development in Enugu State. Mbah highlighted the importance of partnering with the federal government to attract development and investment opportunities for Enugu State.
