Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has dismissed speculation that he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He declared that he remains loyal to the party, despite the internal rifts shaking its foundation.
Speaking on Saturday during an interactive session with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu, Mbah addressed the rumour head-on.
“I am still in the PDP. As you can see, the flag behind me is that of the PDP,” he said, pointing to the party’s banner in the background.
PDP Faces Challenges Like Other Parties
Governor Mbah admitted that the PDP is experiencing some internal disputes.
However, he insisted such challenges are not unique to the party.
“Other political parties in the country are also facing challenges,” he said.
He expressed confidence that the PDP would rise above its problems and regain stability.
“I believe we will come out stronger,” he added with optimism.
Governance Over Politics
Governor Mbah made it clear that his administration’s priority remains governance, not party politics.
He said the people of Enugu State elected him to serve them, and that is where his focus lies.
“It is also clear from the people of Enugu State that we are in this to serve them,” he stated.
“So we have focused largely on governance.”
He added that the people would eventually be the judges of his performance.
“At the end of the day, the people would have to decide whether they want to renew our mandate or kick us out,” Mbah said.
Peace Returns as Edeoga Rejoins PDP
Mbah revealed that Chijioke Edeoga, his main challenger in the 2023 election, has returned to the PDP.
The two political rivals are now working together.
“We’re working closely together, and that has also brought a lot of peace,” he noted.
The new partnership has helped reduce political tension in Enugu.
“We are not spending money dealing with all sorts of political fights,” he explained.
Mbah Says No to Independent Candidacy
On the growing debate over independent candidacy in Nigeria, Governor Mbah offered a legal clarification.
He said the Nigerian Constitution does not currently permit any individual to run for election independently.
“Our constitution does not recognise or have provision for someone to run as an independent candidate,” he said.
“It means you have to be sponsored by a political party.”
He called for stronger constitutional engagement on the matter if reforms are to take shape.
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