Peter Mbah’s move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) marks more than just a political shift, it’s a moment that many in the South-East have been waiting for. According to Osita Okechukwu, former Voice of Nigeria Director-General, this defection symbolizes the end of the PDP’s decades-long hold on the region, once controlling all five states in 1999 but now losing its last grip in 2025.
For many families and communities, this change reflects deep disappointment with the PDP’s failure to honor promises and fairly represent the South-East. Okechukwu criticized how the party marginalized the zone, especially during last year’s zoning controversies and the controversy over the National Secretary position. Many residents felt betrayed, ignored, and sidelined, fueling frustration that finally pushed leaders like Mbah to seek a new path.
Mbah’s decision is also personal, a pragmatic move by someone who’s watched faithfulness to the PDP go unrewarded. His switch brings hope to communities eager for new leadership and better inclusion. On Tuesday, thousands of former PDP members will join him in officially entering the APC at a grand reception in Enugu’s Okpara Square, signaling a fresh start and a shift towards renewed trust and support.
This is more than politics it’s about people longing for fairness, equity, and a party that truly reflects their hopes for the future.
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