The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Debo Ologunagba, has alleged that the defection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was due to intimidation.
Ologunagba made the allegation on Wednesday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by DAILY POST.
Recall that Governor Mbah, on October 14, announced his move from PDP to APC, citing neglect of the South-East by the party.
Ologunagba also alleged that the defection of key members of PDP to APC is the result of external pressure from the ruling party.
“This defection is not based on conviction, or some other programmes of the APC that is attractive; it is induced by personal considerations, intimidation, coercion, and threats.
“The fact is that there is a deliberate action by the government, and the president has said openly that he will wish to have a one-party state,” he said.
The spokesman described the PDP as a broad-based party with people-oriented policies and programmes, noting that it is focused on its forthcoming national convention in Oyo State.
Ologunagba pointed out that the records of his party, under its 16 years of governance, can secure it more elected positions in the 2027 elections.
He accused some members of PDP of undermining the party, adding that such issues would be addressed.
