Enugu governor accuses rivals of lacking records, plans; promises commencement of Nsukka-Adani, other roads
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has accused some opposition figures seeking to challenge him in the 2027 governorship election of allegedly pursuing political shortcuts in Abuja instead of engaging the electorate with their programmes and vision for the state.
Mbah said his opponents had failed to present clear manifestos or demonstrate what they intended to offer the people, alleging that their political activities were centred on finding ways to manipulate the electoral process.
The governor made the remarks on Tuesday during a campaign tour of Ogboli and Igbo-Ano Development Centres in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, where he visited Adani and Ugbene Ajima communities.
According to him, rather than visit communities, interact with residents and explain their plans, some opposition politicians were allegedly busy seeking alternative routes to the Lion Building, the seat of the Enugu State Government.
“They are somewhere in Abuja, busy looking for an alternative instead of coming to know you or even talk to you. They think that there is a shortcut,” Mbah said.
He challenged his opponents to present their achievements and policy proposals, particularly in education, healthcare, agriculture and economic development, insisting that they had nothing substantial to show the electorate.
Mbah also accused some of his political rivals of having questionable academic credentials, making a fresh allegation of multiple certificate forgery against them.
He said Enugu needed leaders with verifiable records of achievement, professional integrity and the capacity to create wealth before seeking public office.
The governor urged residents to reject what he described as attempts to undermine their electoral mandate, calling on them to use their votes to defeat his opponents in 2027.
Reflecting on his 2022/2023 campaign, Mbah said his administration had presented its credentials and development agenda to the people, stressing that his political opponents should be equally prepared to account for their past records and future plans.
On infrastructure, the governor announced that the construction of the Nsukka-Adani Road and Edem-Nrobo-Abbi-Nimbo Road would commence in earnest as the rainy season gradually receded.
He gave the assurance while addressing residents during the tour, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving road connectivity and infrastructure across the state.
Mbah also visited Our Lady Health of the Sick Maternity Hospital (Aru Ike Ndi Oya) in Adani, where he promised to upgrade and equip the facility to meet the standards of the state’s Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres.
He further pledged to provide the hospital with ultrasound equipment to strengthen its diagnostic and healthcare delivery capacity.
At Santa Maria Nursery and Primary School, Adani, where he received a warm welcome from pupils, the governor promised to construct an additional classroom block and establish an innovation hub to promote learning, creativity and technological exposure among the students.
