Enugu State Council of President-Generals has declared support for Governor Peter Mbah following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a masterstroke that has repositioned Enugu State at the heart of national decision-making.

The declaration was made yesterday in Enugu during a capacity-building workshop organised by the Council for President-Generals across the state, aimed at enhancing their leadership and service delivery at the grassroots level.

President of the Council, Arinze Ogbodo, commended the governor for his transformational governance model, describing him as a visionary leader committed to delivering accelerated development across the 260 wards of the state.

According to Ogbodo, the Council’s endorsement of Mbah’s decision to join the APC was unanimous and rooted in the collective aspiration of the people to align Enugu State with the centre of power.

“What the governor did recently was a collective decision of the people. He listened to the voices of our people to align the state with the centre of power and decision-making.

“Enugu has regained its voice in national politics, and we are already beginning to feel the positive impact of being part of the ruling party at the federal level. Finally, our voices could now be heard.”

He noted that communities across the state were already witnessing rapid development under the Mbah administration, citing ongoing infrastructure expansion, rural electrification, and the governor’s signature Smart Green Schools and Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres as clear indicators of effective governance.

Ogbodo also urged the government to consider upward review of benefits for community leaders to strengthen their roles as partners in development.

“Our loyalty and support for Governor Mbah remain unwavering. We will continue to sustain peace, complement the government’s efforts in security, and take ownership of projects in our various towns,” he affirmed. Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Okey Ogbodo, reiterated the state government’s commitment to empowering town unions as strategic partners in community development.

He explained that the ministry was intensifying its reform agenda through initiatives such as reviewing the town union constitution and operational guidelines, establishing a Community Coordination Department, and introducing regular leadership training for Presidents-General.

“This workshop underscores our shared vision to transform every community in Enugu into a modern, organized development unit aligned with the state government’s overall direction,” the Commissioner stated.

According to him, the role of town unions in mobilizing citizens and communicating government policies at the grassroots cannot be overemphasised.

Participants at the event lauded the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention to strengthen community governance and deepen collaboration between the state and its local institutions. (SUN)