
The Digest:
Enugu State is witnessing a significant political realignment as key cabinet members defect to the All Progressives Congress ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s expected move to the ruling party.
Key Points:
- Three commissioners officially joined the APC in a ceremony on Monday
- The defectors include Lawrence Ezeh and Felix Nnamani from key ministries
- A video showed the officials holding APC flags while declaring support
- The ruling party has scheduled Tuesday for Governor Mbah’s formal reception
- APC flags were hoisted at the Government House on Sunday night
- This would make Enugu the first APC-controlled state in the Southeast since 2023
- The move represents another major setback for the opposition PDP
Sources: Daily Trust