In what appears to be the clearest signal yet of a looming political realignment in Enugu State, several high-ranking members of Governor Peter Mbah’s cabinet have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting the stage for the governor’s much-anticipated crossover to the ruling party.
Among those who have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are Dr. Lawrence Ezeh, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology; Dr. Amaka Ngene, Chairman of the Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board; and Dr. Felix Nnamani, Commissioner for Labour and Employment.
In a video shared on Monday by Dan Nwomeh, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, the trio were seen together, proudly displaying solidarity with their new political family. The footage, which has since gone viral, showed the defectors beaming as they embraced the APC flag—an unmistakable sign of shifting loyalties within Enugu’s political corridors.
> “Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah – from left to right, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, the Prince of Mburumbu, Dr. Lawrence Ezeh; Chairman of the Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board, Dr. Amaka S. Ngene; and Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Dr. Felix Nnamani,” Nwomeh captioned the video on X.
Governor Mbah, who rose to power under the PDP banner in 2023, has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, following reports of behind-the-scenes negotiations with APC power brokers in Abuja.
Insiders hint that the governor’s formal defection could come any moment, as the APC flag was spotted hoisted at the Enugu Government House, a symbolic gesture many interpret as a prelude to the official declaration.
The unfolding events mark a major political shift in the state, where the PDP has held sway for over two decades. If Mbah’s defection materializes, it would not only redraw Enugu’s political map but could also embolden the APC’s growing influence in the South-East ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Political analysts say the move could trigger a wave of defections across local government councils, reshaping alliances and altering the balance of power in the state’s political landscape.
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