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Enugu APC selects Governor Mbah as 2027 governorship candidate

From Premium Times · () English

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  • Governor Peter Mbah has been formally declared the APC gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 Enugu State election.
  • The declaration followed a primary election where 397,370 party faithful participated.
  • Mbah highlighted his administration's focus on performance over promises, citing improvements in security and education.

Governor Peter Mbah has officially secured his position as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 Enugu State election. The declaration came after a primary election on Thursday, which saw 397,370 accredited party members from across the state's 260 wards cast their votes.

There was never a sense of entitlement. I accept this nomination with full awareness of the expectations that come with it, buoyed by the knowledge that it's not an unfamiliar path for me.

· Peter MbahGovernor Peter Mbah expressed his gratitude and awareness of responsibilities upon accepting his nomination as the APC gubernatorial candidate.

The Enugu State APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, led by Mr Danmalikin Hausa, described the process as peaceful, credible, and a testament to the party's internal democracy. Hausa characterized the Enugu APC as a "well-coordinated chapter where internal democracy, consensus-building, discipline, synergy and peace reign supreme," noting the exercise was "rancour-free and indeed a carnival of sorts."

What once felt distant is no longer abstract. It is visible in how people travel, how they work, and how they now access services that were once unreliable or out of reach.

· Peter MbahGovernor Peter Mbah described the tangible impact of his administration's 'Tomorrow is Here' philosophy on daily life in Enugu State.

For many delegates, the primary served as a referendum on Governor Mbah's first term. In his acceptance speech, Mbah emphasized his commitment to performance, stating his administration has "smashed the notion that promises matter more than performance." He highlighted tangible achievements, particularly in restoring security and transforming education.

smashed the notion that promises matter more than performance

· Peter MbahGovernor Peter Mbah asserted his administration's focus on delivering results over making empty promises.

Mbah pointed to the establishment of a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre and other security infrastructure as key to breaking the cycle of enforced sit-at-home orders that previously crippled the state. This has restored confidence, allowing businesses and schools to operate normally on Mondays. Furthermore, the administration's education reform focuses on ward-based Smart Green Schools, integrating digital tools and modern curricula to prepare students for a technology-driven economy.

every naira spent has been made to give the people of Enugu a return on their investment of trust and faith.

· Peter MbahGovernor Peter Mbah spoke about the accountability and value delivered by his government's spending.
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