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Mbah inaugurates 51-directorates strong Enugu APC Campaign Council, banks on scorecard

Mbah inaugurates 51-directorates strong Enugu APC Campaign Council, banks on scorecard
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Governor Peter Mbah has officially inaugurated a 51-directorate APC Campaign Council in Enugu State to spearhead the party's 2027 election strategy. The governor expressed confidence in a resounding victory, citing his administration's developmental milestones and the economic support provided by President Bola Tinubu’s federal reforms.
Context & Background
  • ✦The administration credits President Tinubu’s macroeconomic reforms for providing the necessary funds to execute large-scale projects across Enugu State.
  • ✦The campaign aims to counter opposition narratives by highlighting the state's improved performance metrics, specifically in the Ease of Doing Business and the State Performance Momentum Index.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Governor Peter Mbah, Chairman of the Campaign Council; Chief Charlie Mbah, Director-General.•Enugu State moved from 36th to 6th in the national Ease of Doing Business ranking; +1.15 Momentum Score recorded in the 2026 Phillips Consulting Index.
Outlook & Next Steps
Governor Mbah plans to personally visit all 68 Development Centres and commission at least two projects in each of the 260 political wards in the state as part of the campaign push.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated a 51-directorate APC Campaign Council in Enugu State, positioning himself as the chairman to lead the party's 2027 election efforts.
  • ✦The administration is leveraging its performance record, including a rise to 6th place in the national Ease of Doing Business rankings, as a core campaign pillar.
  • ✦Governor Mbah emphasized that the state's infrastructure projects, such as Smart Green Schools and Primary Healthcare Centres, are supported by President Tinubu’s macroeconomic reforms.
Key Facts:2023 to 2025: Enugu State improved its Ease of Doing Business ranking from 36th in 2023 to 6th nationally in 2025.2026: The 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index ranked Enugu as the fastest-improving state with a score of +1.15.
Editorial Excerpt

The governor dismissed the opposition as shallow and expressed strong confidence in a resounding victory for the APC in all the 2027 elections.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the primary strategy for the APC campaign in Enugu?

The campaign intends to focus on the administration's achievements, including infrastructure projects like Smart Green Schools and Primary Healthcare Centres, while campaigning across all 68 Development Centres.

Who leads the newly inaugurated APC Campaign Council in Enugu?

Governor Peter Mbah serves as the Chairman of the council, with Chief Charlie Mbah serving as the Director-General and Dr. Eric Oluedo as the Secretary-General.

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