Gov Mbah’s wife solicits Enugu West’s support for husband’s re-election, continuity, sustained development

Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has urged the people of Enugu West Senatorial Zone to unite and support Governor Peter Mbah’s re-election in 2027, saying continuity is necessary to sustain the development recorded across the state.
She made the call on Monday ,August, 10,2026 in her address at the Enugu West senatorial Zone Women’s August rally, held at the Awgu Local Government Area secretariat field.

Mrs Mbah highlighted Governor Mbah’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, economic empowerment and community development.
She said the state had witnessed remarkable transformation under Governor Mbah and urged the people not to allow political changes to interrupt the ongoing development.

Mrs Mbah calling for support for sustainable development.

‘If we desire continuity, stability and sustained development, then we must stand united in support of our Governor,” she said.
The First Lady urged the people of Enugu West to assess the administration based on its performance, vision and achievements rather than political rhetoric.
“Let us not be distracted by rhetoric but remain guided by performance, vision and proven leadership,” she said.
She also called on traditional rulers, community leaders, market women, youths, artisans, civil servants and other residents to remain actively involved in the political process, vote wisely, protect their votes and ensure their voices are heard.

Mrs. Mbah said the administration’s programmes had laid foundations in healthcare, education, infrastructure, economic empowerment and security, which she said required continuity to deliver greater benefits to the people.

She urged supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the message of progress and continuity to communities across the zone.
“The task before us is clear, to re-elect Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and ensure that the transformation of Enugu State continues without interruption,” she said.

the Deputy Chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Mrs. Nkiru Ugwuagu,

Speaking with newsmen, the Deputy Chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Mrs. Nkiru Ugwuagu, Ph.D., urged women, particularly young women, to participate actively in politics and governance.
Ugwuagu said women should not leave politics exclusively to men, stressing that they possess the capacity to provide effective leadership and administration.
“We are not going to leave it for the men. God created man and woman. Everybody has his or her own position or things to do. So, we have to come out,” she said.

She urged young women to “let us be counted” and contribute to the development of the state, describing women as the bedrock of families and communities.
“Women are the bedrock of our family. So, they can still be the bedrock of politics. If women are more in number in politics, the narrative will change. Things will be good,” she said.
Ugwuagu also commended the state government for creating opportunities for women to occupy leadership positions, saying her emergence as deputy chairman demonstrated the recognition of women’s competence and capacity.
She listed some projects executed by the Ezeagu council to include the construction of a 1.3-kilometre road, a cultural centre, offices and conference facilities, as well as community development, scholarship and employment initiatives.

Princess Chidera Nwanjoku welcoming the guests at the event

Earlier, the wife of the Aninri Local Government Chairman, Princess Chidera Nwanjoku, thanked Governor Mbah and the First Lady for what she described as their contributions to the development of Enugu West.
She highlighted the completion of 81 Smart Schools across Enugu West, announcing that the schools would become operational in September 2026.
Nwanjoku also cited the construction of more than 200 kilometres of roads across Enugu West, rehabilitation of the Awgu Games Village and construction of Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres as major projects under the administration.
She reaffirmed the support of the people of Aninri and Enugu West for Governor Mbah’s re-election.

In an interview, the Chairman of Aninri LGA, Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku, described the meeting as important, saying it provided an opportunity for the First Lady to interact directly with the people of the zone..

Prince Nwanjoku and wife ,Princess Chidera Nwanjoku ( Center)

He assured Governor Mbah of continued support and overwhelming votes in the 2027 election, while highlighting projects executed by the administration in Aninri and across the state.

Hon. Vitalis Ndu(R) and his wife Mrs Joy Ndu ( L)

The Chairman of Ezeagu LGA, Hon. Vitalis Ndu, thanked Governor Mbah for his support to the council and listed some of the projects undertaken by his administration, including farm inputs distribution, access roads, road construction and Type-2 primary healthcare projects.
His wife, Mrs. Joy Ndu, also commended Governor Mbah, saying the administration had done much for the people of Ezeagu.

Chairman,Oji-River LGA, Hon. Greg Anyaegbudike, (R) and wife ,Mrs Uche Anyaegbudike

Similarly, the Chairman of Oji River LGA, Hon. Greg Anyaegbudike, said his administration had focused on infrastructure, agriculture, security and empowerment.
He disclosed that the council empowers 20 women every month with N100,000 each to start or expand businesses.
Anyaegbudike also described Oji River as an investment-friendly area, urging investors to take advantage of its conducive environment.
His wife, Mrs. Uche Anyaegbudike, thanked Governor and Mrs. Mbah for their support and contributions to the development of the state, pledging support for Governor Mbah ‘s second tenure bid.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke commended Governor Mbah for being gender sensitive.

Speaking with newsmen, he Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, described the gathering as a meeting of women across Enugu West,senatorial zone, stressing that it was not limited to members of the All Progressives Congress.

Mmadueke whio also spoke on behalf of Enugu West Appointees, said Governor Mbah had demonstrated commitment to women’s development and inclusion in governance.
“This is the first time we are having over fifty female appointees. Women have developed, women have evolved from not only being in the kitchen but to decision-makers,” Madueke said.
She noted that women occupy leadership positions in government ministries, departments and agencies, adding that the administration had created opportunities for more women to participate in decision-making.

Enugu state chairman of APC, Dr Martins Chukwunweike

In an interview,he Enugu State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike, said the party came to support Governor Mbah and his wife, attributing the development recorded so far in Enugu state to the Governor Mbah’s purposeful leadership.
He pointed out that that previous governors served for eight years and said the APC would support Mbah to also complete two terms.
The state chairman , urged party members and supporters to remain united behind the governor as the state approaches the 2027 election.

The event was attended by the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly,Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu; Deputy Leader of the House, Rt. Hon.Jane Ede; APC women leaders; local government chairmen and their wives; traditional rulers; commissioners; board and commission members among others.