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From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Amb. Ejike Eze, has attributed the gale of defection of governors, national and state assembly members to the ruling APC at the centre in recent times to the good performance of President Bola Tinubu.
Eze, who was the senatorial candidate of APC in Enugu North Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections said this in Nsukka on Saturday while speaking with newsmen over Gov Peter Mbah who joined APC from People Democratic Party (PDP) on October 14.
He said that Tinubu’s good performance had made the APC a ‘beautiful bride’ to many politicians who are happy with the policies and programmes of the administration.
“For some time now, every day one will hear that one politician or the other has dumped his/her party to join the ruling party led by President Tinubu.
“This is a result of the present administration’s people-oriented and transformative leadership in the country.
“President Tinubu has performed wonderfully well and every Nigerian should support and vote for him in the 2027 general elections, “he said.
Eze a retired Career Diplomat and former Assistant to ex-president Obasanjo on Protocols, described Governor Mbah’s recent defection from PDP to APC as a welcome development, and a step in the right direction that would connect Enugu State and the entire South-East straight to ‘Aso Rock’.
The retired career diplomat said numerous achievements of Mbah since 2023 he assumed office have made him one of the best performing governors in the country.
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“I am happy that Enugu state is now an APC State, Gov Mbah joined APC on October 14 with all the state executive members, commissioners, all local government council chairmen and who’s who in Enugu State.
“This is a tsunami, it has made PDP which has controlled Enugu State since 1999 “go extinct” in the state,” he said.
On whether he would contest again for the senatorial seat in 2027, he said it’s the decision of the APC in Enugu State led by Gov Mbah who is now the Leader of the party in the state.
“If the party call me to be its candidate in Enugu North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, I have no option,” he said.
On who replaces Chief Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology from Enugu State who resigned over alleged certificate forgery.
Eze said that it would be the decision of Mr President in consultation with Gov. Mba who is now the Leader of APC in Enugu State.
Eze urged all residents of Enugu State and the entire South East to give maximum support to President Tinubu since the administration has done much for the South East people and would continue to do more.
