Baring last minute change, there is a dramatic political realignment to reshape Enugu State politics, as Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah will on Tuesday, October 14, formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Mbah, according to feelers obtained from a source close to the Enugu Government House, is defecting with the full weight of the state’s political machinery.

The stunning defection is also confirmed by the newly inaugurated Chairman of Enugu State APC Caretaker Committee, who described the incoming wave as “unprecedented in the political history of the state.”

“This is not just a defection; it is a political landslide,” the chairman said.

“The governor is not coming alone. He is coming with 260 ward councillors, 24 members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, members of the National Assembly, and the entire Enugu State Executive Council.”

The move is expected to instantly reposition APC as the dominant political force in the state, a region previously considered a stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Political observers say the mass defection marks a critical shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, with implications reaching beyond Enugu State.

Sources reveal that, high-level consultations and negotiations have been ongoing for months, culminating in what party insiders are now calling a “grand entry” scheduled for Tuesday.

Party faithful are already mobilizing for what is expected to be a high-profile declaration ceremony, likely to draw top figures from the APC national leadership and the presidency.

“This isn’t just about numbers,” a senior APC official stated.

“It’s about strategy, unity, and momentum. With this move, Enugu becomes a battleground no more — it becomes APC territory.”

The political tremor has sent shockwaves across opposition lines, with PDP stakeholders reportedly holding emergency meetings in response.

Governor Mbah’s formal declaration on Tuesday is expected to take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, where thousands of supporters and dignitaries are anticipated to witness what may be the beginning of a new political chapter in the South-East.