By Chinedu Adonu
The Progressive Group, underneath the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has stated it will gladly welcome the Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah, a member of Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP), into the APC at any time when he decides to affix the occasion.
The previous State Chairman of the Celebration, Dr. Ben Nwoye, made the remarks through the weekend on the Progressive Group’s stakeholders assembly held at Common Resort, Independence Format, Enugu.
Nwoye dismissed claims that the suspended state chairman, Ugo Agbala, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Know-how, Uche Nnaji, may block Governor Mbah’s entry into the APC.
He stated that the Progressive Group contains members of APC in Enugu State, some apolitical people, and members of different political events who’re progressive-minded and dedicated to the betterment of the nation and Enugu State particularly would by no means hesitate to welcome Mbah into APC.
“We’re conscious of the hypothesis that Governor Mbah could be a part of the APC, and opposite to rumours, neither Agbala nor Nnaji can cease him. Agbala has been suspended by his ward, and a courtroom order has barred him and 9 others from parading themselves as chairman. The minister is equally not ready to talk for the APC; he’s only a member of the Federal Govt Council,” Nwoye stated.
He recalled that President Bola Tinubu, throughout his go to to Enugu on February 4, urged help for Mbah no matter occasion affiliation.
“One of many motions we handed was to obtain Governor Mbah into the APC if he decides to affix and to help his re-election bid in 2027, consistent with the President’s directive,” Nwoye added.
He additionally recommended President Tinubu for signing into legislation the institution of a Federal College of Agriculture in Enugu State and appointing an indigene as Chief of Naval Workers.
“The President has made impactful use of subsidy financial savings in Enugu State. He just lately authorised the Federal College of Agriculture for the state and earlier appointed an Enugu son as Chief of Naval Workers. Enugu State will reciprocate by supporting his re-election in 2027,” he acknowledged.
He recommended Mbah for his high quality management and inclusive governance and urged him to proceed delivering the dividends of democracy to the folks.
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