Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, just days after announcing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Governor Mbah described the meeting as a strategic step toward deepening collaboration between Enugu State and the Federal Government.
“We discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between Enugu State and the Federal Government to deliver greater prosperity for our people,” Mbah wrote.
“Enugu remains fully committed to playing its part in building a stronger, united, and more prosperous Nigeria.”
Governor Mbah’s defection was formally announced during a press conference in Enugu, where he emphasized that the move was guided by a desire to align the state’s development goals with federal policies under the APC-led government.
Describing the switch as a “strategic move for visionary partnership,” Mbah said it would enable him to more effectively deliver transformational projects and inclusive development to the people of Enugu.
He was accompanied by his predecessor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, along with several state and federal lawmakers, during the announcement — signaling a broader political realignment within the state.
“The decision was not taken lightly,” Mbah said.
“It is about ensuring that Enugu is better positioned to benefit from national development efforts.”
