By CHARLES IWUOHA

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is scheduled to officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The announcement was made by Enugu State APC Caretaker Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, following his swearing-in at the APC National Secretariat on Friday.

According to Nwoye, the governor will be joined by a broad delegation of political leaders and office holders in the state.

“After a decade of opposition, Enugu State is turning a new page. Governor Mbah will formally declare for the APC, along with the entire executive council, 260 ward councillors, 24 members of the House of Assembly, and members of the National Assembly,” Nwoye said.

The mass defection comes on the heels of the APC’s decision to dissolve the Enugu State Executive Committee on Wednesday, a move party leaders said was necessary to accommodate the incoming leadership.

APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside Deputy National Chairman (South), Emma Eneukwu, inaugurated a seven-member caretaker committee to oversee party affairs in the state.

Yilwatda said the party is committed to rebuilding and expanding its base in the South-East ahead of the 2027 elections.

“We recognize the need to rebuild the APC in Enugu. Our goal is growth, inclusivity, and unity,” Yilwatda said.

“New members will have equal rights, but we must also honour and retain those who have sustained the party through the years.”

He also cautioned the newly inaugurated committee against factionalism and urged them to uphold fairness and the party’s constitutional values.

“As leaders, your duty is to serve all, friends and critics alike. Office bearers must rise above personal interests to deliver on the party’s broader vision,” he added.