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  • Why there’s consensus on Gov Mbah’s second term in Enugu – Obeagu

    Why there’s consensus on Gov Mbah’s second term in Enugu – Obeagu

    The Chairman of Isi-Uzo local government council, Hon. Obiora Obeagu has said that there is uniformity of opinion for Enugu Governor Peter Mbah to go for a second term in office because of the unprecedented social, infrastructural and political harmony his administration has bequeathed the state.

    Obeagu stated that the Governor’s political realignment to the national ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has further bridged divides for the state to benefit fully in the nation’s democratic dividends.

    The council chairman made the remarks at the council headquarters in Ikem, on Thursday, during the inauguration of the Isi-Uzo local government and ward executives of Enugu State Unity Forum, EUF, a support group advocating for Governor Mbah’s  second term in office.

    Obeagu noted that Governor Mbah’s developmental strides in the state, particularly in the council area has made the clamour for the Governor’s second term more attractive and less cumbersome for the advocates.

    The Chairman listed Governor Mbah’s achievements in Isi-Uzo local government area to include but not limited to 11 Smart Schools, 12 Type-2 Health Centres,

    21.7km Agape–Ogbette Farm Settlement Road, upgrades on Eha-Amufu roads from the park to Umuogiri Bridge, ongoing development of a Farm Estate and the 40 kilometers Owo- Umualor-Ikem dual carriage road project, among others.

    The Chairman advised the newly inaugurated support executives to take their responsibilities seriously, assuring them of his massive support; while he commended the leadership structure of the EUF as a platform that promotes peace, unity, and progressive collaboration.

    Inaugurating the Executives, the Zonal Coordinator of EUF in Enugu East Senatorial Zone, Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwatu, emphasized that the Forum has five priority responsibilities tied directly to the administration of Governor Mbah, with a sixth responsibility concerning the council Chairman.

    Nwatu reminded the executives that they were selected through a collaborative stakeholder decision and charged them to return to their wards to spread awareness about the achievements of the Mbah administration. 

    Other stakeholders who made complementary remarks for the support group included the Coordinators of EUF in Enugu West and Enugu North Senatorial districts, Arc Jake Udeh and Prof. Ikpe Ibenekwu, respectively.

    The zonal coordinators noted the remarkable infrastructural transformation occurring across the state, adding that the Federal Government’s recent appointment of Governor Mbah as Chairman, Committee on the Overhaul of Security Training Institutions, is a testament to his outstanding leadership.

    They urged the newly inaugurated officials to intensify grassroots sensitization on the achievements of Governor Mbah, describing the inauguration as the planting of a “taproot” that will grow into widespread support for Governor Mbah across the LGA. 

    The EUF zonal woman leader, Barr. Kate Nnamani, encouraged the people to continue supporting the Governor’s developmental vision, while Mbah’s Senior Special Assistant on Strategic Communication, Dr. Collins Ogbu urged the people to prioritize obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

    The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Prof. Sam Ugwu, commended the council chairman, Obeagu, for aligning with the Governor’s objectives of improving lives through road construction, bridges, empowerment initiatives, healthcare development, and scholarship programs. 

    The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Isi-Uzo LGA, Hon Jacob Abonyi expressed the party’s full support for the activities of the Enugu State Unity Forum within the LGA, while the coordinator of the EUF in Isi-Uzo LGA, Prof Ifeanyi Odoziobodo charged the executives to redeem the trust placed on them.

  • BREAKING: Gov Mbah to join APC on Tuesday 

    BREAKING: Gov Mbah to join APC on Tuesday 

    All is set for the formal defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Enugu, the state capital.

    Mbah is expected to join the ruling party alongside elected national and state legislators, members of the state executive, and party leaders from ward and local government levels across the state.

    APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Deputy National Chairman (South), Hon. Emma Eneukwu, while inaugurating a seven-man caretaker committee for the party in Enugu State, hinted at ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s influence in the South East region.

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    Confirming the development to newsmen at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja after taking the oath of office, the newly inaugurated Enugu State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, disclosed that the governor and his appointees would officially be received into the party on October 14.

    The APC National Working Committee (NWC) had on Thursday dissolved the Enugu State Working Committee (SWC) and appointed a seven-member caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs in the state.

    Details shortly…

  • Nnaji’s resignation: Onoh urges Gov Mbah to join APC

    Nnaji’s resignation: Onoh urges Gov Mbah to join APC

    Following the resignation of the Minister for Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, President Bola Tinubu’s former campaign spokesman in the south east, Denge Josef Onoh has asked Enugu Governor Peter Mbah to jettison the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and cross over to take leadership of the national ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

    Onoh extended gratitude to the former Minister for his dedicated service and contributions to the APC during his tenure, expressing confidence that Nnaji will continue to make positive impacts.

    Turning his gaze to Governor Mbah, Onoh said that the road ahead for Enugu State now is for renewed unity and strategic leadership within the Enugu APC chapter.

    He regretted that the APC in Enugu state has endured needless fractures and disarray since 2015, hindering collective progress and electoral triumphs. 

    “It is with this in mind that I urge His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, to seize the mantle of leading the APC in Enugu State and uniquely to heal these divides. I implore him to prioritize stability, foster reconciliation among stakeholders—from zonal executives to grassroots mobilizers and unify all ranks into a formidable force,” Onoh urged.

    He stated that under Mbah’s guidance while ensuring to carry all stakeholders along, the APC can reclaim its stature as the true vehicle for Enugu’s renaissance, transcending past shadows to deliver inclusive growth and security for all.

    “Rest assured that as we champion this unity, I pledge my full cooperation and that of my network, not limited to the full meaningful and patriotic support of Mr. President towards our paramount goal in ensuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resounding victory in Enugu State come 2027,” he pledged.

    Onoh said that with Governor Mbah at the helm of a cohesive APC in Enugu state, alongside the enduring legacies of former governors of the state such as Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Senator Ken Nnamani —who championed Tinubu’s 2023 campaign in the South East, they can surge forward as one, securing federal patronage, economic dividends, and a brighter tomorrow for the people of state. 

    “Let us collaborate unreservedly, for in unity lies our strength and triumph. I remain committed to this vision and look forward to our joint efforts ahead of 2027. As I welcome you to our great party in the coming hours.”

  • Nigeria @ 65: Tinubu’s economic policies yielding positive results – Gov Mbah

    Nigeria @ 65: Tinubu’s economic policies yielding positive results – Gov Mbah

    Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to remain optimistic and united despite present challenges, assuring that the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and citizens’ sacrifices would yield positive results in due time.

    In his message to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, which he personally signed, Mbah congratulated citizens on the milestone, noting that while this year’s celebration might be modest, it does not diminish the country’s significant progress as an independent nation.

     “At 65, our independence is a reminder of what we can achieve as a people when we are united. It is also a reminder that progress demands sacrifice, and that tomorrow is shaped by the choices we make today.

    “The commemoration of our 65th independence anniversary may understandably be low-key, but the significance of the strides we have made as a nation is by no means underwhelming.

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    “Those strides are manifest in the remarkable achievements we have recorded across key sectors. They reflect as well in the bold reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that have brought stability to the Nigerian economy. The sacrifices may be huge today, but there is no doubt that the end will vindicate the decisions if we stay the course.

    “As we raise our flags today, let us renew our covenant to Nigeria; let us embrace the spirit of unity, and let us uphold the optimism that has carried us this far,” he stated.

    Mbah, while also recommitting to his administration’s inclusive development model that leaves no one behind, maintained that Enugu State, under his watch, was on the path of turnaround and exponential economic growth.

    “In Enugu State, this Independence Day is a fitting occasion to recommit to our pledge to make inclusion the cornerstone of government policy; to create wealth and deploy it for the benefit of everyone in Enugu State. We are staying the course. And no one will be left behind.

    “From moribund assets roaring back to life, to Ndi Enugu enjoying a resounding sense of security of lives and property, our children transitioning to 260 Smart Green Schools, our rural communities accessing modern healthcare courtesy of our completed or ongoing 260 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres, Ndi Enugu commuting conveniently and affordably via our modern transport system and infrastructure, Enugu State is no doubt on the pathway to assured turnaround and exponential economic growth,” he added.

  • Meet Abubakar Sambo appointed as SSA by Enugu Gov Mbah

    Meet Abubakar Sambo appointed as SSA by Enugu Gov Mbah

    Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has appointed Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf Sambo as his senior special assistant on special duties.

    His latest appointment has elicited a flurry of reactions.

    Sambo is also the Sarkin Hausawa of Enugu, the leader of the Hausa community in Enugu State.

    He was born and bred in Enugu, and he’s very fluent in speaking Igbo.

    He was also appointed as a committee member for the Enugu State Security and Peace Committee by Gov. Mbah. 

    Sambo is also the National Vice Chairman 1, Inter-tribal Leaders Association of Nigeria.

    He has helped to facilitate a lot of appointees and representatives in various committees in the state government. 

    For Sambo, he believes that Enugu is one of the safest places down East, and the credit for this, according to him in an interview, goes to former Governor Ugwuanyi, who created the environment, atmosphere for that peaceful co-existence to thrive. 

  • Gov Mbah receives Kcee ahead of Enugu concert

    Gov Mbah receives Kcee ahead of Enugu concert

    Governor Peter Mbah has pledged support for Kcee’s forthcoming concert and charity programme scheduled for Easter Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

    The Governor, who received Kcee at his office, commended the artist’s contributions to promoting Nigerian culture and delivering premium entertainment.

    He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives that nurture talent and uplift communities.

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    Mbah wrote on Instagram: “Pleased to receive the popular Kingsley Okonkwo @iam_kcee, a talented artiste who has made remarkable impact, from promoting our rich culture to delivering premium entertainment that resonates far and wide. He informed me of his upcoming concert and charity programme, scheduled to hold on Easter Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

    “Our administration remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting initiatives that nurture talent and uplift our communities. We are proud to support Kcee in ensuring the success of his event”.

  • Demolition: I was misinformed, overwhelmed by emotion, influencer begs Gov Mbah

    Demolition: I was misinformed, overwhelmed by emotion, influencer begs Gov Mbah

    A social media influencer, Chibuike Gabriel Ugwu, popularly known as “Untouchable”, has apologised to the Governor Peter Mbah over his viral video at the weekend claiming that Enugu state government was executing a massive demolition of completed houses at the Enugu Lifestyle and Golf City, also known as Enugu Centenary City.

    Sandwiched in the apology video by his two friends, who are also content creators, the “Untouchable Comedy” producer, said that he was misinformed and had also acted out of emotions.

    In the short video, which he released on Sunday morning, he said: “Information reaching me this morning was like I was even the one, who did not understand what was going on at the Enugu Centenary City. They now explained to me what was happening and it is a very long matter. It is plenty, but I now know better.

    “I wrongly accused the governor and I just want to beg him not to be angry. I was misinformed and I was also overwhelmed by fear and emotion. I thought about this property, being my only house, and I was propelled by emotions to do the first video.

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    “So, my people, this is a quick disclaimer to my earlier video. My governor, I beg you.”

    Ugwu’s video vindicates the statement, on Saturday, by the Chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, Hon. Uche Anya, disclaiming the video.

    Contrary to Ugwu’s claim, Anya had explained that although the deadline given to property developers at the vast land located at Amechi Awkunanaw-Obeagu communities in October 2023 to relgularise their properties had since expired, ECTDA was yet to demolish any completed and or occupied property in order to allow developers elaborate time present their title documents and building approvals

    He however, stressed the Authority would not succumb to what he described as blackmail” in its determination to stamp out the activities of illegal property developers and land grabbers and protect the rights and interests of investors.

    “At ECTDA, we observe the rule of law. So, Capital Territory Development Authority is determined to frustrate every attempt to illegally grab land or encroach, an act which could jeopardise investors’ interest in the state or dissuade them entirely,” he stated.