In a major political shift that could reshape the political landscape of Enugu State and the South East, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is expected to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

According to multiple sources within both parties, the governor’s defection will be accompanied by key members of the state executive council, top aides, and a significant number of state lawmakers. The planned defection will take place during a high-profile event in Enugu, which is expected to draw national APC leaders, including members of the party’s National Working Committee.

Governor Mbah’s anticipated move to the APC is being viewed as a strategic political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political observers believe the defection could significantly strengthen the APC’s presence in the South East, a region that has historically leaned toward opposition parties.

Sources close to the governor suggest that his decision was influenced by ongoing political negotiations at the national level and increasing efforts from federal stakeholders to consolidate APC’s power in the region.

The APC is reportedly preparing a grand reception to welcome the governor and his allies. Internal party sources revealed that steps are being taken to restructure the PDP leadership in Enugu to accommodate the influx of new members. A reconciliation committee is also working to manage internal reactions and ensure smooth integration.

We are welcoming Governor Mbah and his team. His choice to join the APC proves that our party is the preferred path for progress and national alignment, said a senior APC official who asked not to be named.

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, Top Officials Set to Defect to APC on October 14

In a major political shift that could reshape the political landscape of Enugu State and the South East, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is expected to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

According to multiple sources within both parties, the governor’s defection will be accompanied by key members of the state executive council, top aides, and a significant number of state lawmakers. The planned defection will take place during a high-profile event in Enugu, which is expected to draw national APC leaders, including members of the party’s National Working Committee.

Governor Mbah’s anticipated move to the APC is being viewed as a strategic political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political observers believe the defection could significantly strengthen the APC’s presence in the South East, a region that has historically leaned toward opposition parties.

Sources close to the governor suggest that his decision was influenced by ongoing political negotiations at the national level and increasing efforts from federal stakeholders to consolidate APC’s power in the region.

The APC is reportedly preparing a grand reception to welcome the governor and his allies. Internal party sources revealed that steps are being taken to restructure the PDP leadership in Enugu to accommodate the influx of new members. A reconciliation committee is also working to manage internal reactions and ensure smooth integration.

We are welcoming Governor Mbah and his team. His choice to join the APC proves that our party is the preferred path for progress and national alignment, said a senior APC official who asked not to be named.

As of the time of filing this report, the Peoples Democratic Party has not released an official statement regarding the expected defection. However, insiders within the party expressed deep concern over the development, warning that it could weaken the PDP’s influence in the state.

Several PDP leaders are reportedly making last-minute efforts to persuade the governor to reconsider, amid fears that the move could destabilize the party structure ahead of the next election cycle.

If finalized, this defection will be one of the most significant political developments in Enugu State since the return to democratic rule in 1999. With multiple lawmakers and cabinet members expected to follow the governor, the political atmosphere in Enugu and the South East is set for a major transformation.

Whether the APC will gain long-term advantage from this shift remains to be seen, but the event marks a turning point in the state’s political direction.