The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, has provided insight into the political realignment of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, explaining that the governor’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by the need to unlock greater economic and developmental opportunities for Enugu State through effective collaboration with the Federal Government.
Prof. Onyia made this known while formally registering as a member of the APC at Orie-Ani Amechi Ward One, Enugu South Local Government Area, during the party’s ongoing statewide electronic membership registration exercise.
According to the SSG, Governor Mbah’s alignment with the ruling party at the centre under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a deliberate strategy aimed at positioning Enugu State to benefit from expanded partnerships, federal support and accelerated development initiatives.
“We thank God that our governor led us to the APC because he understands the importance of alignment with the centre, where more opportunities will come to the people of Enugu,” Onyia said.
“Since Enugu is now fully APC, we will continue to support the vision and actions of President Bola Tinubu.”
Beyond explaining the rationale behind the political move, the SSG also dismissed any speculation about the 2027 governorship election, declaring Governor Mbah’s second term non-negotiable.
Reaffirming confidence in the governor’s leadership and performance, Onyia stressed that there was no vacancy in the Lion Building, the seat of government in Enugu State.
“We don’t have any vacancy in the Lion Building. The culture is that anyone who goes for a first term goes for a second term, talk more of a governor who is delivering outstanding results. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is working. His second term is non-negotiable,” he stated.
The SSG attributed this confidence to what he described as Governor Mbah’s remarkable achievements across key sectors, including security, road infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic management, despite operating with limited financial resources.
“Governor Mbah has delivered remarkably with minimal resources and has grown the state’s economy astronomically. This is the kind of leadership that inspires confidence. I thank him especially for what he has done for the people of Enugu and Enugu South Local Government,” Onyia said.
Prof. Onyia further expressed optimism that Enugu State would soon rank among the states with the highest APC membership nationwide, urging residents to actively mobilise their families and communities to participate in the party’s electronic registration exercise.
“Reach out to your family members and explain why this alignment with the centre is necessary. If Governor Mbah has driven us this far without any accident, he will not drive us into any accident in the APC. Everyone, from top to bottom, is in support of the governor. APC is the direction Enugu must go,” he added.
The registration exercise attracted several dignitaries, including the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze; Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Barr. Ugochi Madueke; Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih; Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Chief John Ogbodo; Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to the Governor, party leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
