The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has emerged as the sole governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in the state.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Mbah was declared the winner of the party’s governorship primary election on Friday in Enugu by the Enugu State APC Governorship Primary Election Committee.
The committee, led by Danmalikin Hausa, said the governor was affirmed by party members after a primary election held across the 260 wards of the state on Thursday.a
Hausa disclosed that 397,370 accredited APC members participated in the exercise, which he described as peaceful, credible and rancour-free.
Announcing the result, Hausa commended the governor, party leaders, delegates and members of the APC in Enugu State for what he called a successful primary election.
He said the exercise reflected the strength, unity and internal coordination of the party in the state.
According to him, the Enugu chapter of the APC had shown discipline, consensus-building and commitment to internal democracy.
He said, “Enugu State APC is a well-coordinated chapter where internal democracy, consensus-building, discipline, synergy and peace reign supreme.
“The whole exercise has been rancour-free and indeed a carnival of sorts.”
Hausa also praised President Bola Tinubu and the national leadership of the party led by Nentawe Yilwatda for providing what he described as exemplary leadership.
He said the leadership of the party at the national level had helped to ensure peaceful and credible primaries across the states.
In his acceptance speech, Mbah thanked the Enugu State APC for affirming him as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The governor described the endorsement as a defining moment for the party and its supporters, saying it represented unity, sacrifice and a shared vision for the future of the state.
He also commended Tinubu and the APC national leadership for promoting inclusion and unity within the party.
According to him, the event was not just a political gathering but a sign of a new direction for the party in Enugu State.
Mbah said, “What is happening here is more than a political gathering; it is the coming together of a common purpose and a collective force that is beginning to define a new future for us.”
The governor said the endorsement reflected the progressive philosophy of the APC and the maturity of party members who, according to him, had chosen dialogue and cohesion over division.
Mbah said he accepted the nomination with humility and gratitude, adding that he was fully aware of the expectations that came with the mandate.
He stressed that his ambition was not driven by a sense of entitlement but by a desire to continue serving the people of the state.
He said, “I humbly accept this nomination with full awareness of the expectations that come with it.”
The governor noted that the journey ahead would not be easy but said party members were prepared and determined to work together ahead of the 2027 election.
He urged members of the APC in the state to remain united and committed to the task ahead, saying the strength of the party would depend on discipline, sacrifice and collective effort.
Reflecting on the political journey of the last three years, Mbah said his administration had remained focused on transparency, accountability and service-driven governance.
He said his government had continued to deliver on its campaign promises through policies and infrastructure projects across different sectors of the state.
The governor added that his administration would sustain its development agenda and continue to pursue programmes that would improve the lives of residents.
Mbah said the affirmation by the APC had further strengthened his resolve to serve Enugu State with dedication, responsibility and a clear focus on development.