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Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) signifies the end of what he termed the long-standing political marginalization of the South East in Nigeria’s national politics.
Speaking at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu on Tuesday, during the event where Governor Mbah officially joined the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Shettima praised the governor’s decision, describing it as a strategic step that would further integrate the region into the nation’s political mainstream.
The occasion was graced by several top dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo and Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi; as well as former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator Rochas Okorocha, and other prominent APC members.
Shettima described the Igbo people as hardworking, resilient, and industrious, emphasising that their participation in national politics was long overdue.
“The Igbo are the Jews of Nigeria—a resilient and resourceful people. Sadly, one of the most vibrant parts of this nation has been on the margins of national politics,” Shettima said.
“But with the coming of Governors Mbah, Uzodinma, and Nwifuru, Ndigbo have now returned to the mainstream.”
The Vice President further revealed that Governor Mbah has now assumed the role of the APC leader in Enugu State, assuring that the state would begin to enjoy full benefits from federal initiatives and projects targeted at the South East region.
In his address, Governor Mbah said his defection reflected the collective decision of the people of Enugu State, who had resolved to align with the political centre for greater development.
“Today marks a new beginning — the end of years of being on the sidelines,” Mbah said.
“This is the day we chose to take our destiny in our hands and chart a new political course for Enugu State and the entire South East. We are now renewed in progress and committed to moving forward.”
The governor added that his administration remained focused on accelerating development and strengthening cooperation with the Federal Government to bring more democratic dividends to the people.
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