Stakeholders from Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have thrown their weight behind Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s re-election bid in 2027, declaring their determination to mobilise grassroots support to ensure his return for a second term.
The declaration was made at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Akpugo, which brought together representatives of various segments of the community, including students, youths, religious organisations, artisans, traditional institutions, business leaders, party faithful and other influential grassroots stakeholders.
The meeting, coordinated by prominent businessman and community leader, Chief Simon Eze, provided a platform for political consultations, mobilisation and renewed commitment to the governor’s political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the gathering, Chief Eze expressed strong confidence in Governor Mbah’s leadership and described his administration as one that had demonstrated a clear commitment to transforming Enugu State through strategic investments in infrastructure, public transportation, healthcare and economic development.
He maintained that the governor had established himself as a purposeful and performance-driven administrator whose achievements since assuming office in 2023 deserved continuity beyond his first term.
In a particularly emphatic declaration that captured the mood of the gathering, Eze stated: “There is no vacancy in Enugu Government House until 2031, after Peter Mbah must have completed his second term in office.”
According to him, Governor Mbah’s professional background, financial expertise and understanding of economic management have continued to strengthen Enugu State’s position as an emerging economic destination, while his approach to governance has demonstrated an appreciation of consultation, inclusiveness and stakeholder engagement.
The Akpugo stakeholders argued that the governor’s administration had provided a compelling basis for continuity, insisting that leadership should be assessed not merely by political promises but by measurable accomplishments, institutional reforms and a clearly articulated development agenda.
Eze further urged political leaders, community influencers and residents of Akpugo to look beyond individual political interests when making decisions about candidates for the various elective positions in the forthcoming 2027 elections.
He called for a coordinated grassroots mobilisation campaign, stressing that the collective political strength of Akpugo and the wider Nkanu West community should be deployed towards securing victory for Governor Mbah.
“As we deliberate on candidates for different positions in the upcoming 2027 elections, I urge you all to consider the broader implications of Mbah’s second term. His proven track record and vision for the future align seamlessly with the APC’s commitment to progress and development.
“This is the time for all of us in Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, to mobilise in large numbers and contribute meaningfully to the electoral success of Governor Mbah,” he declared.
Chief Eze, a Lagos-based entrepreneur and owner of Seamark Electric Plc and Golden Tree Hotel, Satellite Town, further maintained that continuity in governance would provide the governor with the opportunity to consolidate ongoing development initiatives, deepen economic reforms and pursue more ambitious projects capable of positioning Enugu State for greater prosperity.
He argued that interrupting the administration’s development trajectory after its first term could undermine the opportunity to consolidate the foundations already laid, expressing optimism that another four years would enable Mbah to translate his long-term vision into more enduring benefits for the people.
According to him, returning the governor to office would propel Enugu State into a new phase of prosperity, innovation and sustainable development while reinforcing the APC’s reputation as a political platform committed to purposeful leadership and measurable progress.
“Governor Mbah is a tested administrator whose legacy in infrastructure, fiscal discipline and governance continues to resonate across the state,” Eze affirmed.
The stakeholders also emphasised the importance of sustained engagement between political officeholders and communities, noting that grassroots participation, constructive dialogue and collective responsibility would remain critical to achieving their political objectives.
They expressed their readiness to intensify consultations across households, community associations, religious institutions, youth organisations and business networks to build wider support for the governor ahead of the elections.
The gathering underscored the growing political significance of community-based mobilisation in Enugu State as political actors begin positioning themselves for the 2027 general elections.
For the Akpugo stakeholders, their message was unequivocal: they want Governor Peter Mbah to complete a second term, consolidate his development agenda and continue steering the affairs of Enugu State until 2031.
