In a major political realignment that could reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is finalizing plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The move, confirmed by multiple sources, would further consolidate the APC’s dominance while reducing the PDP to just nine states nationwide.

Governor Peter Mbah has consulted widely ahead of the planned defection to the APC

Former Enugu governors Chimaroke Nnamani and Sullivan Chime influenced the decision

Mbah cites PDP’s internal crisis and Southeast marginalization as key reasons

Defection follows similar moves by Akwa Ibom and Delta governors earlier this year

PDP’s control would shrink to nine states, with APC expanding to 24

The governor’s spokesperson acknowledged consultations but denied the final decision

The move follows PDP’s refusal to replace national secretary Samuel Anyanwu

This potential defection underscores the continuing erosion of Nigeria’s main opposition party and the strategic calculations of regional leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.