Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has set an ambitious target of registering two million members for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, asserting that the era of fragmented politics that kept Enugu on the sidelines is over.
Mbah made the announcement during the flag-off of the APC e-registration exercise at Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area on Thursday.
He described the exercise as a key step in consolidating the state’s recent political shift from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
“It was just barely two and a half months ago that we chose partnership and progress, and decided to stop being on the sidelines. The time of fragmented politics is over. We want to be at the centre and play dominant politics,” Mbah said.
The governor emphasised the importance of mass registration to strengthen the party, saying:
“We have a target of registering at least a minimum of two million persons here in Enugu. This is not about me or the state government; it is about building a stronger, more viable house for the people.”
Mbah assured that the e-registration would be inclusive, stating that the goal is to co-mingle with existing members rather than displace anyone, while ensuring discipline and transparency in the registration process.
He also highlighted the importance of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, a federal initiative under President Bola Tinubu, saying it would directly benefit over 8.8 million people, with indirect impact on about 40 million citizens, lifting communities out of poverty.
Deputy National Chairman (South) of the APC, Chief Emma Eneukwu, and Chairman of the Enugu APC Caretaker Committee, Dr. Ben Nwoye, praised the e-registration as a move towards digitalising the party’s database, noting that the exercise aligns with modern, 21st-century political practices.
Eneukwu added: “Politics is about power, and registration ensures we know the number of people who have the power and ability to vote. Everything is going electronic now, and Enugu is leading the way.”
