Political Earthquake in Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah’s Alleged Move to APC Sparks PDP Crisis
The political scene in Enugu State is witnessing intense drama as Governor Peter Mbah’s rumored defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into confusion and deep internal division.
According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the governor’s anticipated switch has exposed sharp splits within the PDP, as loyalists are torn between following Mbah into the ruling APC or staying with the opposition party.
In a bold political maneuver, the APC reportedly dissolved its Enugu State Executive Committee and replaced it with a caretaker committee to manage what appears to be a major political merger.
The newly appointed caretaker chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, confirmed the governor’s readiness to defect, declaring:
“We went to the governor, and he has agreed to move with us into APC. He is not coming alone — he is coming with the whole structure of Enugu PDP.”
Nwoye revealed that the planned defection would include 260 ward councillors, 24 state House of Assembly members, National Assembly representatives, and the entire PDP executive committee, a move that could reshape the political landscape of the Southeast.
However, uncertainty clouds the move. The PDP Publicity Secretary in Enugu admitted that while Governor Mbah holds significant influence within the party, he has not officially informed the PDP leadership of any plans to defect.
Resistance is growing within PDP ranks. Chief Ray Nnaji, a former National Auditor of the party, dismissed claims of mass defection, predicting that “less than 20%” of PDP members would follow Mbah. He accused the governor of alienating local stakeholders and relying heavily on external consultants instead of the party’s grassroots structure.
Some state lawmakers have also expressed frustration, citing unpaid salaries and allowances as part of their discontent with the governor’s leadership.
As tensions rise, Enugu State — long considered a PDP stronghold — may soon witness one of the most significant political realignments in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
The political scene in Enugu State is witnessing intense drama as Governor Peter Mbah’s rumored defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into confusion and deep internal division.
According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the governor’s anticipated switch has exposed sharp splits within the PDP, as loyalists are torn between following Mbah into the ruling APC or staying with the opposition party.
In a bold political maneuver, the APC reportedly dissolved its Enugu State Executive Committee and replaced it with a caretaker committee to manage what appears to be a major political merger.
The newly appointed caretaker chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, confirmed the governor’s readiness to defect, declaring:
“We went to the governor, and he has agreed to move with us into APC. He is not coming alone — he is coming with the whole structure of Enugu PDP.”
Nwoye revealed that the planned defection would include 260 ward councillors, 24 state House of Assembly members, National Assembly representatives, and the entire PDP executive committee, a move that could reshape the political landscape of the Southeast.
However, uncertainty clouds the move. The PDP Publicity Secretary in Enugu admitted that while Governor Mbah holds significant influence within the party, he has not officially informed the PDP leadership of any plans to defect.
Resistance is growing within PDP ranks. Chief Ray Nnaji, a former National Auditor of the party, dismissed claims of mass defection, predicting that “less than 20%” of PDP members would follow Mbah. He accused the governor of alienating local stakeholders and relying heavily on external consultants instead of the party’s grassroots structure.
Some state lawmakers have also expressed frustration, citing unpaid salaries and allowances as part of their discontent with the governor’s leadership.
As tensions rise, Enugu State — long considered a PDP stronghold — may soon witness one of the most significant political realignments in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
Political Earthquake in Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah’s Alleged Move to APC Sparks PDP Crisis
The political scene in Enugu State is witnessing intense drama as Governor Peter Mbah’s rumored defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into confusion and deep internal division.
According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the governor’s anticipated switch has exposed sharp splits within the PDP, as loyalists are torn between following Mbah into the ruling APC or staying with the opposition party.
In a bold political maneuver, the APC reportedly dissolved its Enugu State Executive Committee and replaced it with a caretaker committee to manage what appears to be a major political merger.
The newly appointed caretaker chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, confirmed the governor’s readiness to defect, declaring:
“We went to the governor, and he has agreed to move with us into APC. He is not coming alone — he is coming with the whole structure of Enugu PDP.”
Nwoye revealed that the planned defection would include 260 ward councillors, 24 state House of Assembly members, National Assembly representatives, and the entire PDP executive committee, a move that could reshape the political landscape of the Southeast.
However, uncertainty clouds the move. The PDP Publicity Secretary in Enugu admitted that while Governor Mbah holds significant influence within the party, he has not officially informed the PDP leadership of any plans to defect.
Resistance is growing within PDP ranks. Chief Ray Nnaji, a former National Auditor of the party, dismissed claims of mass defection, predicting that “less than 20%” of PDP members would follow Mbah. He accused the governor of alienating local stakeholders and relying heavily on external consultants instead of the party’s grassroots structure.
Some state lawmakers have also expressed frustration, citing unpaid salaries and allowances as part of their discontent with the governor’s leadership.
As tensions rise, Enugu State — long considered a PDP stronghold — may soon witness one of the most significant political realignments in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
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