No Intention To Abandon PDP – Enugu Gov Mbah

By Ayodele Oni

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has spoken on his possible defection rumour saying despite crisis in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he would not leave the party.

During an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) held on Saturday in Enugu, Mbah, assured his audience that he has no intention of abandoning the party under which he was elected.

Dispelling doubts about his political alignment, Mbah said, “I remain a member of the PDP. As you can see, the flag behind me is that of the PDP.”

He acknowledged the party’s internal disputes but stressed that such challenges are not unique to the PDP saying “Other political parties in Nigeria are equally dealing with their own issues.”

The governor expressed confidence in the party’s ability to overcome its current challenges and emerge stronger.

He also emphasized that his administration is focused on delivering good governance and development to the people of Enugu State.

“It’s clear that we are here to serve the people of Enugu, and our focus has been largely on governance. In the end, it is up to the people to decide whether to renew our mandate or vote us out.”

He also revealed that his main challenger in the 2023 gubernatorial race, Chijioke Edeoga, has returned to the PDP and is now working closely with his administration.

“We are now collaborating, and that has significantly reduced political tension and unnecessary spending on conflicts.”

Mbah noted that the political environment in the state has become more peaceful due to this renewed cooperation.

On the issue of independent candidacy in Nigeria, Mbah clarified that the current constitution does not provide for individuals to contest elections without party sponsorship.

“The constitution does not allow for independent candidacy; one must be sponsored by a political party, so politics cannot be completely avoided,” he explained