In a remarkable political shift, five members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State have moved from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging loyalty to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and his new political direction.
The lawmakers who announced their shift during plenary at the National Assembly in Abuja today are Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji (representing East/West Federal Constituency), Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu (Aninri/Awgu/Oji River), Hon. Martins Oke (Igbo Etiti/Uzo Uwani), Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta (Nsukka/Igboeze South), and Rt. Hon. Dennis Agbo (Igbo-Eze North/Udenu).
The rest of the eight members, namely Hon. Chimaobi Atu (Enugu North/South), Hon. Prof Sunday Nnamchi (Enugu East/Isi Uzo), and Hon. Cyriacus Umeha (Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency), had earlier defected from Labour Party to APC.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Rt. Hon. Nnaji stated:
“For too long, our dear Enugu State has remained in opposition, watching from the sidelines as others shaped the destiny of our nation. That era is over. We refuse to remain spectators when we can be key players in Nigeria’s progress.”
The lawmakers also affirmed their commitment to Governor Mbah’s leadership vision and alignment with the APC’s national development agenda.
