All things considered, the defection of the governor of Enugu State, Barr Peter Mbah with a throng of his supporters plus almost the entire PDP structure in the state has a touch of clairvoyance to it.

While some analysts see that particular action which has thoroughly redefined the political trajectory of Enugu State as a result of a brilliant introspection and calculated insight into the realities of today’s political situation in the country, others maintain that he should have remained in PDP no matter the odds.

But His Excellency Governor Peter Mbah takes it as a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewal.

“let me assure you that this is not a detour, but a conscious step towards a more compelling future”, he asserts.

For those slow readers of the Nigerian political barometer who were not quick to align with that momentous movement into APC the import of that decision is dawning on them with speed of light as the interim leadership of APC Enugu State Chapter led by Dr Ben Nwoye is going around the 17 LGAS of Enugu State inaugurating the LGA Caretaker Committees with the mammoth and jubilant crowd that attends each session.

With PDP becoming catastrophically a dead end, and leaders of the Labour Party engrossed with the self destructive battle for the soul of the party, while ADC seems to lack the wings to take off as it has been all bark and no bite, the full weight of Barr. Peter Mbah’s political master strategy and inspired realignment to the center has jolted the rag tag skeptics and opponents in the state who had hoped on getting the federal might on their side to upstage the mass movement that Gov Mba is building through his provision of massive infrastructure to the people of Enugu State.

They have now reverted to the lame critique of saying that since Peter Mbah joined APC that work on the ongoing projects have slowed down and that there is hardly any political engagements and activities going on anywhere in the state, imputing rather erroneously that Gov Peter Mbah having defected into APC is quick to forget the projects that were his signpost to the mantra of Tomorrow Is Here.

Yet this assumption is not only false but self contradictory and facetious, a grumbling remonstrance of a bewildered opposition group, for they never agreed before now, that he is doing anything worthwhile for the people of Enugu State.

The corollary question would therefore, be why do they miss action on the various project sites that they denied its existence before or chastised as being misplaced priorities?

The Enugu Air, the multiple 5 Star hotels, the Green Smart Schools, the CNG Mass Transit Buses and ultramodern Bus Terminals, the 5 Star International Hospital, the Award winning International Conference Center that has attracted valued patronage since its commission and the multiple road construction works across the various parts of the state, (over 1000 kilometers of paved road) and the type 3 hospitals being built in the 260 Wards of Enugu State, 260 farm estates as well, the watertight security Command and control center with AI embedded security surveillance system and 150 Distress Response Squad Vehicles that guarantees safe street and neighbourhoods were all dismissed with a wave of the hand by the rudderless lot who branded themselves opposition to the government of Enugu State as not being worthy of praise or reckoning.

Truth is that by joining APC the ruling party at the center, and Gov Peter Mbah’s assiduous work and painstaking strategies in curtailing insecurity in Enugu State, he has attracted local and international recognition for himself and his administration in Enugu State and his model is being sought after by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a means of containing the multifaceted security problems facing the nation.

Meanwhile, to highlight the importance and urgency of a quick fix to this problem that has acquired international dimensions, Gov Peter Mbah has been appointed to head a presidential think-tank on the solution to this national malady.

It is also another cardinal truth that having showcased talent and creativity in the administration of Enugu State, Gov Peter Mbah Is on national assignment of helping with the provision of security of lives and property of all Nigerians which is main charge of governments all over the world.

So in a layman’s language, he is on a national assignment for the greatest number of good for the greater number of Nigerians.

We should also be rest assured that the disruptive change of this government is on course, infact, joining APC will only broaden and enhance its scope, quality and durability.

His Excellency, Gov Peter Mbah was emphatic about that when he said; “let me be clear; the progress you see today will not slow down, and the projects we have begun will be completed.

Yes, there has been challenges along the way, but make no mistake – schools, hospitals, roads and our services will be finished as promised”.

As to further reasons why Enugu State and indeed the whole of South Eastern States should join the All Peoples Progressive Congress (APC), to help President Bola Tinubu in reshaping the nation upholding the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration, Gov Peter Mbah has himself provided an eloquent testimony to it on that historic day of 14th October, 2025, when the public proclamation to move the people of Enugu State into APC was made.

Hear him; “this move is bigger than politics, it is about alignment at large scale. It is about connecting Enugu’s destiny with the central hub of broader reforms shaping our nation”.

And he goes further to say; “His Excellency, the President has shown he is not afraid to make tough decisions for a fair and stable nation. And here in Enugu we are just as audacious”.

For those of us at the grassroots, we can only applaud your foresight and and strategic thinking Your Excellency, Gov Peter Mbah and we say carry go, Sir.

We are with you all the way, and the APC broom is our everyday companion.

Barely 12 hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Osun State Chairman, Sunday Bisi, announced that the governorship primary would no longer hold, the party’s national leadership has insisted that the exercise will proceed today, Tuesday, December 2.

Bisi had told selected journalists on Monday that the wave of suspensions and counter-suspensions involving key national officials responsible for supervising congresses, primaries, and submitting candidate lists to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had thrown the process into disarray.

He suggested that the crisis at the national level could force Adeleke to abandon his quest for the PDP ticket ahead of the 2026 governorship election unless an INEC-recognised resolution emerged within the required timeframe.

Shortly afterward, a resignation letter, purportedly signed by Adeleke and dated November 4, 2025, surfaced online, in which he blamed the PDP’s deepening leadership crisis for his decision to quit the party.

Despite the confusion, the PDP national secretariat maintained that the primary would go ahead as scheduled.

In a letter dated December 1 and issued by the National Organising Secretary, Hon. Theophilus Shan, the party reaffirmed that the primary would hold today at the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo.

The letter stated:
“Following our earlier notice of October 28, 2025, and the successful conclusion of congresses to elect ad-hoc and national delegates in Osun State on November 24 and 29, respectively, the party wishes to remind stakeholders and the general public that the gubernatorial primary will hold on December 2, 2025, at 10 a.m.”

Shan added that the Electoral Committee for the primary had been fully constituted and would supervise the exercise.

He cautioned candidates to conduct themselves in line with the party’s constitution and warned that any act of indiscipline would attract strict sanctions.

However, security sources confirmed that the primary may no longer hold at the originally announced venue following alleged threats issued to the facility’s owner and manager, warning them not to allow the event.

“They have been threatened repeatedly. That may force a change of venue, but we are monitoring the situation closely,” a senior security officer said.

A party insider who requested anonymity also confirmed ongoing adjustments, saying, “The primary will still hold as planned, but the venue has been changed. Delegates should not worry, the security arrangements are solid.”

One of the organisers, identified simply as Abiodun, alleged attempts by the Osun PDP leadership to intimidate them.
“The state chapter is threatening us, but we are not backing down. The primary will hold no matter the pressure,” he said.

Efforts to reach the Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, were unsuccessful, as his phone remained unavailable at the time of filing this report.

Chief Bola Oyebamiji, a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has stated he is ready to collaborate with Senator Iyiola Omisore and other party leaders to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 elections.

Oyebamiji made the remarks after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Monday.

He emphasized that the party must present a united front to reclaim the state.

“All 14 aspirants share a collective responsibility to rally behind whoever eventually secures the party ticket,” he said, adding that the contest is friendly and based on respect for senior figures like Omisore.

“We are brothers, and unity is our strength in the APC. In two years, we have not lost a single member; over a million have joined us. That shows APC is the party to beat. After the primary, we will sit down together and work as one to rescue Osun.”

Oyebamiji, who previously served as Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), highlighted his extensive administrative and professional experience.

With 28 years in banking, followed by leadership roles in public service, including MD of Osun State Trade and Investment, Commissioner for Finance, and NIWA boss, he stressed that his track record demonstrates his ability to deliver results.

“I worked in banking for 28 years, you must be profitable, know your onions, and deliver results. I resigned to join public service, and everywhere I served, I left without blemish,” he said.

“My experience gives me the courage to succeed anywhere I step. That is why I believe I am the candidate to beat.”

Addressing speculation about political backers, Oyebamiji insisted that his support comes from party members and ordinary Osun residents, crediting divine guidance for his political journey:

“Nobody is backing me except the Almighty God and the credible people of Osun. They are the ones urging me on.”

He described Osun as a state rich in untapped human and natural resources, calling for a disciplined, analytical, and integrity-driven leadership.

Oyebamiji urged party delegates to focus on aspirants’ records rather than empty rhetoric and pledged transparent, results-driven governance, emphasizing infrastructure development, opportunity expansion, and restoration of government credibility.

Chief Rich Enuenwosu, a key figure in the movement for the creation of Anioma State, has called on the people of Delta North to remain calm, saying recent statements by some local legislators and council chairmen should not cause alarm.

The statements from Delta North leaders suggested that any future Anioma State must remain within the South-South geopolitical zone.

However, Enuenwosu argued that Delta North has closer historical and geographical ties with the South-East than with the deeper parts of the South-South.

“The recent press release attributed to Delta North legislators and local government chairmen presents positions that require calm and careful analysis,” Enuenwosu said on Monday.

“State creation is a constitutional and multi-layered process. Clarity is essential, and public discussion should be guided by facts rather than alarmist interpretations.”

He noted that while the legislators’ statement acknowledged the historical roots of the Anioma movement, it prematurely limited the discussion to nine Local Government Areas of Delta North and insisted on strict placement within the South-South zone.

Enuenwosu explained:

Historical ties: Anioma identity involves linguistic, cultural, and ancestral connections that extend beyond South-South boundaries.

Geographical links: Delta North shares closer contiguity with the South-East than with deeper South-South areas.

Administrative factors: The region’s placement in the South-South stems from past boundary arrangements (1963 and 1996), not an unchangeable identity.

He emphasized that state creation is a national process, requiring broad consensus, not the opinion of a few legislators or local council leaders.

“The Nigerian Constitution requires approval from two-thirds of all State Houses of Assembly, two-thirds of National Assembly members, backing across all LGAs in the affected area, a national referendum, and presidential assent. The recent statements may overstate the influence of their signatories,” he said.

Enuenwosu urged the public to approach the Anioma state debate with measured attention and patience, stressing that one group’s view does not dictate the outcome of the constitutionally mandated process.

Fresh confusion has engulfed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and the state chapter issued conflicting directives regarding the governorship primary scheduled for Tuesday, December 2.

Although Governor Ademola Adeleke is the only aspirant cleared for the primary, developments on Monday indicated he may no longer be interested in pursuing the party’s ticket ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

The crisis deepened when the Tanimu Turaki-led NWC insisted that the primary would proceed as planned.

In a statement issued by the National Organising Secretary of the Turaki faction, Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan, the national leadership urged members to turn out for the primary at Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo, beginning at 10 am.

The statement noted that the party had already notified INEC of its primary schedule on October 28 and successfully conducted congresses to elect ad hoc and national delegates on November 24 and 29, 2025.

However, in direct contradiction, the Osun PDP chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, announced that the primaries had been postponed due to the unresolved leadership crisis at the national level.

Bisi warned that the deepening internal conflict, marked by suspensions of key NWC members and multiple court cases, had hindered the conduct of the crucial ward and local government congresses that should have produced delegates for the primary.

According to him:

“Due to unresolved disputes within the national leadership, information available suggests that Governor Adeleke may withdraw from seeking the PDP nomination unless a resolution recognised by INEC is reached within the appropriate electoral timeframe.”

He added that the worsening national leadership tussle made it “inevitable” that the primary could not go ahead as scheduled.

Despite the turmoil, Bisi stressed that Governor Adeleke had followed all required procedures.

He purchased and submitted nomination forms between October 13 and 25, appeared before the Screening Committee on October 30, and received a Certificate of Clearance before the dispute escalated.

Adeleke remains the only aspirant who completed all official steps.

The confusion comes amid growing speculation that the governor may have already concluded plans to defect to another political platform to actualise his second-term bid, with sources linking him to several parties, including the Accord Party.

The PDP is presently split between two national factions, one led by Tanimu Turaki, and another by Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, a division now threatening the stability of the Osun governorship race.