By Doris Ewoh, Enugu
Rt. Hon. Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to take over the South-East.
This declaration came as he, along with other party chieftains and stakeholders, welcomed the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, into the APC, on Tuesday, 14th October 2025, at Okpara Square, Enugu.
While addressing the crowd, he said:
“The acceptance of the Progressives by the governor and the good people of Enugu State signifies one thing, that the APC is going to take over the South-East. Enugu is the heartbeat of the Eastern part of Nigeria.”
He assured the people that, with the ongoing transformation in the state under Governor Mbah, “APC is the right platform for him to do even better.”
He continued by stating that the APC is the party of the future, one that will bring greater fulfillment, development, and achievements. He added that Mbah should be ready to enjoy all the privileges that come with being a member of the party.
The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma, expressed joy at the bold step taken by Governor Mbah, saying:
“We are very delighted to receive our brother, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, into our family. We are excited and very happy. We thank him for this bold move to strengthen the work our President is doing.”
Acknowledging the transformation ongoing in the state, Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, affirmed:
“A man that is transforming, a man that is performing, should belong to the Progressives.”
He further thanked the people of Enugu for supporting the governor in taking this bold step to continue the good work he has started.
Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Representing the Edo North Senatorial District remarked that Enugu is now playing a pivotal role not just in politics but also in the economy, crediting the progress to Governor Mbah.
“With Enugu, we are complete, what is left?” he asked.
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, declared that Gov. Peter Mbah, by reason of his position, had become the leader of the party in the state.
PACESETTER reports that the event was attended by several governors, senators and state chairmen under the APC platform, including the national chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.