The Director General of the Tinubu Support Group, Dr Umar Tanko Yakasai, has said that Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is a strong force within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He recently revealed that Governor Mbah’s successful defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, with his complete political structure, reflects his performance and leadership in the state.
Speaking during the inauguration of the South East Movement for Tinubu 2027 in Enugu, Umar Tanko said that both Mbah and Tinubu share identical political values anchored on vision and a dedication to delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
According to him, Peter Mbah’s developmental strides and leadership style have deservedly earned him overwhelming support from the people of Enugu State, and that makes him a formidable force within the PAC.
He stated that the Enugu Governor deserves praise for making sure motorists no longer need headlights to drive through the state at night because of the streetlights.
“You don’t even need headlights to drive through Enugu at night because of the streetlights. The roads are smooth, the drainages are in order, and the city is very clean. Governor Mbah has completed legacy projects such as the International Conference Centre and the revitalized Presidential Hotel, Enugu.
It is because of his vision and work ethic that the entire people of Enugu State agreed to move with him from PDP to APC. We in the APC are confident that we have a gargantuan force in Governor Mbah, who will guarantee President Tinubu’s success in 2027,” he said.
Umar Tanko further expressed optimism about the APC’s growing influence in the South East, attributing it to the commitment of the region’s governors to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He concluded by hailing the leadership of the South East Movement for Tinubu 2027 for its grassroots mobilization efforts, stressing that President Tinubu’s government remains committed to inclusivity and national unity.
“Some of those who got key national appointments under President Tinubu do not even share the same political background with him. That’s proof of his commitment to inclusivity,” he added.
