Mbah’s defection to APC will help Enugu’s development — Nwafor

The National Coordinator of Concerned Professionals for Good Governance, Okechukwu Nwafor, has praised the decision of the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a well-taken decision that would help the development of the state.

Nwafor, who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen, said that Mbah’s decision was a bold step, which reflected a commitment to the progress and effective governance in Enugu State. 

He said Mbah’s track record in infrastructure, education, and healthcare had already positioned Enugu as one of the fastest-growing states in the South-East.

Governor Mbah had officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC on Tuesday, October 14, 2025,  at a ceremony in Enugu.

Nwafor, however, said that the move was the outcome of deep reflection and wide consultation with political stakeholders.

Nwafor said: “This is a collective move by the political family in Enugu State, which include members of the National Assembly, members of the State House of Assembly, the State Executive Council, all the Local Government Chairmen and Councillors, all political appointees.”

He explained that the defection was aimed at aligning Enugu State with the APC’s development agenda, adding that the decision would further advance the state’s transformation.

He also highlighted key achievements already recorded by the Mbah administration in Enugu as including the completion of smart green schools, primary healthcare centres, and roads, as well as a 600% increase in internally generated revenue.

Nwafor said that the governor’s switch to the APC would not distort the progress already recorded, as, according to him, it would rather enhance the quality of service delivery in the state.

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