Deputy National Chairman, (South) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Barr Ben Nwoye, on Saturday, expressed delight over the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and Peter Mbah for second terms in office by political leaders and stakeholders from Enugu East Senatorial District.

Nwoye described the move as a demonstration of political maturity and commitment to continuity.

He spoke at the Okpara Square, Enugu, during a gathering where stakeholders from Enugu East Senatorial District publicly declared their support for the re-election of President Tinubu and Governor Mbah.

Addressing the crowd, the APC chieftain praised the leaders of the district for what he described as a bold and visionary decision aimed at sustaining ongoing development efforts at both the federal and state levels.

“I have seen people like the former governor of old Anambra State; I have also seen the former Senate president, Chief Ken Nnamani and I have equally seen a lot of the founders and leaders of Enugu State here, all for the endorsement of our dear President, Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah. I’m quite impressed because your presence shows political maturity”, Nwoye said.

He noted that continuity in leadership would provide the opportunity to consolidate existing achievements and complete projects already initiated by the two administrations.

Nwoye particularly lauded Governor Mbah for his developmental strides across Enugu State, saying the governor had demonstrated commitment to transforming the state through infrastructure, economic and social development programmes.

According to him, the governor’s performance had earned him widespread support across political and regional divides.

The APC deputy national chairman also used the occasion to highlight the importance of the governorship zoning arrangement in Enugu State, describing it as a key factor behind the peace and political stability the state has enjoyed since 1999.

“Rotation among the three senatorial districts has given us peace since 1999. 

“It is good that this event held today in addition to those of Enugu West and North senatorial zones so that our people will know where we are going,” Nwoye said.

He explained that the zoning formula had ensured fairness and equitable distribution of political power among the state’s three senatorial districts, thereby fostering unity and inclusion.

Nwoye urged political stakeholders to continue supporting the rotational arrangement, which he said had helped to maintain a peaceful political atmosphere in the state.

“The stakeholders should sustain the peaceful political atmosphere in Enugu State brought to us through the zoning of the governorship position,” he added.

The endorsement event attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community representatives and supporters from across Enugu East Senatorial District, many of whom expressed confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Mbah.

Mammoth crowds of supporters on Saturday converged at the mega-rally across Enugu State to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for second terms in office.

The rally, currently at the Michael Okpara Square in the Enugu metropolis, is said to be holding across the three senatorial districts of the state.

The event was organized by the Enugu East Senatorial District to drum up support for the 2027 re-election bids of Tinubu and Mbah.

Recall that before the event, the Enugu State Government issued a stern warning against the forced closure of major markets in the state capital.

Present at the rally are the state party heavyweights, including Jim Nwobodo, Senator Ken Nnamani, Ben Nwoye, Frank Nweke, among others.

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A former aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bashar Geda, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State.

Geda formally announced his defection on Saturday during a gathering attended by supporters, party members and political stakeholders in Birnin Kebbi.

Speaking at the event, the former ADC aspirant said his decision to join the APC was influenced by what he described as the leadership style and policies of the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris.

He pledged to support the APC and work with party members ahead of future political activities in the state.

“We have less than eight months to the general elections. I will remain in Birnin Kebbi to mobilise support and ensure victory for Governor Idris,” he said.

Geda also called for greater political cooperation among stakeholders, stressing the need for unity and inclusiveness in the state’s political process.

Governor Nasir Idris, who received the defectors, welcomed Geda and his supporters into the APC, assuring them of equal opportunities within the party.

The governor said the APC remained open to individuals willing to contribute to the development of the state and participate in its political activities.

Some APC officials who spoke at the gathering described Geda’s defection as a boost to the party’s membership in the state.

The event was attended by party leaders, government officials, youth groups and supporters from different parts of Kebbi State.