The member representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi, has said that the recent defection of lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by a collective desire to enhance development, unity, and progress across the state.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Professor Nnamchi explained that lawmakers are primarily focused on delivering meaningful change and improving the welfare of their constituents.
“Our goal as lawmakers is to make tangible impact in the lives of our people and attract development to our constituencies,” he said.
Addressing questions about collaboration among politicians from different political backgrounds, the federal lawmaker revealed that there is now a shared commitment among Enugu leaders to prioritize governance over partisan divides.
“We have had discussions with our Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, and there is a common understanding that we must unite for the progress of Enugu State, the Southeast, and Nigeria at large,” Nnamchi stated.
“Ideological differences are now behind us. What matters most is the progress and transformation of Enugu State.”
Highlighting recent achievements, Professor Nnamchi pointed to the gazetting of the Federal University of Agriculture, Akor-Nike, Enugu State, which he presented to Governor Mbah during the governor’s visit to the National Assembly.
He expressed confidence that with the governor’s support, the university would take off soon.
The lawmaker also noted that aligning with the ruling party at the federal level would help bridge the developmental gap in the Southeast and attract more federal projects to Enugu State.
“Being in the same party with our Governor, rather than working in fragmented opposition, gives us a stronger voice and greater influence,” he said.
“This alignment will strengthen our bargaining power and help us secure more dividends of democracy for our people.”
Professor Nnamchi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Governor Mbah’s developmental agenda, adding that the synergy between the state and federal lawmakers in the APC will ensure faster growth and visible impact across Enugu State.
