By Abiola Olawale
Several key members of Enugu State’s executive cabinet have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for Governor Peter Mbah’s anticipated move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The defections also come just days after the APC’s National Working Committee dissolved the party’s Enugu chapter and appointed Dr. Ben Nwoye as caretaker chairman, a move insiders describe as a strategic welcome mat for Mbah and his allies.
Videos circulating on social media show cabinet officials proudly hoisting APC flags at the Enugu Government House.
Mbah’s Senior Media Aide, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the mass defection in a video posted on his social media handles on Monday.
“Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh stated.
The officials, including commissioners and top aides, could be heard in the video declaring, “We are now in APC; tomorrow is here; it is APC all the way; it is Jagaban all the way; from top to bottom.”
The collective defection marks a significant political shift in Enugu State, which has been a PDP stronghold since 1999.
