The founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State have called on party members and stakeholders to unite in warmly receiving Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah into the party.
This appeal was made in a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu by Chief Hycienth Ngwu, the spokesperson for the APC Founders in the state and former South-East Publicity Secretary of the party.
Ngwu emphasized the strategic importance of Enugu State aligning with the ruling national party, particularly as the state holds a central position in the South-East and, by extension, the South-South geopolitical zones.
“Enugu, as the capital of the South-East, must connect with the center. As politicians, we understand the importance of being in alignment with the Federal Government,” Ngwu said.
He noted that the APC in Enugu has remained in opposition for too long and that welcoming Governor Mbah into the party could be a game-changer for the state chapter.
“We, the founding members of the APC in Enugu, are tired of being in the opposition. Across the country, states are aligning with the center to secure a share of the national development cake. We should not be left behind,” he stated.
Ngwu argued that the Governor’s defection to the APC would inject new energy into the party, strengthen its grassroots appeal, and position it for electoral success in future elections.
Reflecting on the party’s performance in the 2023 Presidential Election, Ngwu lamented the poor showing in Enugu State, where APC garnered only 4,772 votes.
“We must not repeat that again. Having the sitting governor in our party will greatly improve our fortunes. It’s time to exit the tunnel of opposition,” he said.
He called on all APC members in the state to set aside personal or factional interests and join hands in embracing Governor Mbah’s potential entry into the party.
“This is a collective opportunity. Let no one wish to keep us in the tunnel any longer. The light is at the end, and that light begins with the governor’s alignment with the APC,” Ngwu concluded.
