Governor Peter Mbah officially opened the Enugu State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. The council, comprising 51 directorates, is tasked with steering the party to a clean sweep in every 2027 election across the state.
Key details of the launch
- The council is chaired by Governor Mbah himself, with Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai serving as deputy chair.
- Senior party figures such as Deputy National Chairman (South) of the APC, Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly Hon Uchenna Ugwu, state party chairman Dr Martin Chukwunweike and the Secretary to the State Government Prof Chidiebere Onyia hold vice‑chair positions.
- Chief Charlie Mbah was named Director‑General, while Dr Eric Oluedo will act as Secretary‑General.
- Senators Osita Ngwu, Ikeje Asogwa and Kelvin Chukwu were appointed coordinators for Enugu West, North and East respectively.
What does the council aim to achieve?
The governor urged party faithful to campaign aggressively on the administration’s record, describing the opposition as “shallow” and offering only propaganda. He announced plans to visit all 68 Development Centres and to commission at least two projects in each of the state’s 260 political wards.
How does the administration justify its confidence?
Mbah cited the 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index, which gave Enugu the highest Momentum Score (+1.15) among Nigeria’s 33 states. He also highlighted a dramatic rise in the state’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, moving from 36th out of 37 sub‑nationals in 2023 to 6th nationally in 2025, according to the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
Why is President Bola Tinubu mentioned?
The governor credited President Bola Tinubu for macro‑economic reforms that freed up funds for large‑scale projects in Enugu. He called on APC supporters to also campaign for the president, noting that without the federal government’s financial backing, the state’s achievements would not have been possible.
Who are the other notable participants?
The event featured Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai, Speaker Hon Uchenna Ugwu, Deputy National Chairman (South) Dr Ben Nwoye, Senator Osita Ngwu, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Dr Kingsley Udeh, SAN, party chairman Dr Martin Chukwunweike, Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development Mrs Ngozi Enih, and former Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Mrs Fidelia Njeze, among others. Each urged the electorate to back the APC and highlighted the benefits of Tinubu’s policies for Enugu.
What commitments did the campaign leadership make?
Chief Charlie Mbah, the campaign’s Director‑General, promised an “inclusive, organised, result‑oriented and issues‑based” campaign that would reach every senatorial zone, local government area, ward, community and polling unit in the state.
How is the council structured?
The council includes deputy campaign directors for each senatorial district, a public communication team led by spokesperson Steve Oruruo, media directorates, fundraising committees, security and inter‑party affairs directorates, as well as specialised units for women mobilisation, parliamentary mobilisation, election planning, welfare, event management, monitoring, works and venue logistics, and support groups. Senior former security chiefs such as Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla (Rtd.) and former Inspector‑General of Police Ogbono Onovo (Rtd.) head the Security Directorate.
In summary, Governor Mbah’s inauguration of the 51‑directorate APC Campaign Council signals a concerted effort to capitalise on Enugu’s recent performance gains and to secure a decisive victory for the party in the upcoming 2027 electoral cycle.