BY JUDE OSSAI / ENUGU
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Former Enugu State House of Assembly Candidates in 2023 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to come to their party (APC) ahead of 2027 general election.
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Addressing a press conference in Enugu on Monday, the former APC candidates led by their Coordinator, Barrister Peter Onwusi said that Mbah’s cross over to APC, would enable the people of Enugu State reintegrate into Nigeria national politics.
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According to Onwusi, they have dispatched the appeal letter, dated July 11, 2025 to Governor Mbah, stressing that they are optimistic that the request will be granted in their favour.
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The letter which was made available to newsmen at the press briefing was titled: “REQUEST/APPEAL FOR YOU TO HOOK ENUGU STATE TO THE NATIONAL GRID OF POLITICS BY JOINING OUR GREAT PARTY, THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC).
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Psrts of the letter further read:
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“With all humility and respect, we the undersigned APC, Enugu State, House of Assembly candidates during the 2023 general elections hereby passionately plead/appeal to you to favourably consider joining our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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“Having watched you for just a little over two years, since you assumed office as the Governor of Enugu State, we have come to the conclusion that your visionary leadership and development oriented polices align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
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“The quantum and unprecedented developmental strides you have brought to Enugu State within a short period of less than two years have actually renewed the hope of Ndi Enugu that, after all, government can work for the people.
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“Your Excellency, we have no doubt that your entrance into the APC will not only give it the strength it requires to win election in Enugu State but also make Enugu State more friendly with the Federal Government, with its attendant benefits.
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“We look forward, Your Excellency, to happily receive you.
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“Note, Your Excellency, that the undersigned are not the only ones, amongst us, eagerly waiting to receive you, but those available at the time of writing this letter.
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Over eleven former Assembly Candidates drawn from the three senatorial zones of the state namely; Enugu- North, Enugu-East and Enugu-West signed the letter.
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Asked about the consequences of the country drifting into a one party state, the Coordinator allayed the fear of annihilating the opposition completely, saying that people with discordant tune will still be there.
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“Governor Peter Mbah’s disruptive innovation in governance is in consonant with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewal Hope agenda. Therefore, the people of Enugu State will benefit more if both of them are in one party”, he said.
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