(DDM) – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of speculation about his political future.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the governor made the announcement during a press conference held in Enugu on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, where he publicly declared his resignation from the PDP and formal alignment with the APC.
Speaking at the event, Mbah said his decision followed “a long period of reflection” on how best to serve the people of Enugu State and deliver meaningful governance.
According to him, joining the APC presents a new opportunity to align with the federal government’s development vision and attract greater political and economic benefits to the state.
The governor emphasized that his defection was motivated by his desire to ensure that Enugu’s people are fully integrated into the national development agenda and not left behind in the country’s political and infrastructural transformation.
Mbah, who was elected under the PDP platform in 2023, expressed gratitude to party members and supporters who had stood by him since his political journey began but noted that leadership demands continuous adaptation to the realities of governance.
He said, “Today, after a long period of reflection, we have decided to leave the PDP and join the APC. This move is about the progress and future of our dear state, not about personal ambition.”
DDM reports that Mbah’s defection was greeted with cheers from supporters as he sang the popular APC campaign song “On Your Mandate,” symbolizing his new political identity.
The Enugu governor pledged to continue championing the interests of Ndi Enugu and to use his new political alignment to attract more federal support for infrastructure, job creation, and industrial growth across the state.
Political observers told DDM that Mbah’s defection marks one of the most significant realignments in southeastern politics since 2023, given Enugu’s long-standing reputation as a PDP stronghold.
Analysts believe his move could influence other regional leaders who have expressed frustration with the opposition’s internal conflicts and its waning influence at the national level.
They added that Mbah’s entry into the APC strengthens the ruling party’s presence in the South-East, where it has struggled to gain electoral traction in previous cycles.
The defection has also sparked mixed reactions online, with some residents welcoming the decision as a pragmatic step toward development, while others criticized it as political opportunism.
Mbah’s transition to the APC is expected to reshape political alliances in Enugu State ahead of future elections, as both supporters and rivals reassess their strategies in light of the unfolding realignment.
For now, the governor maintains that his loyalty lies with the people of Enugu and that his new political home in the APC will serve as a platform to deliver “better governance, unity, and progress” for the state.
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