Rt. Hon. Barr. Chijioke Edeoga, the former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Enugu State, has officially rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Edeoga, who previously held key positions in the PDP, including serving as a House of Representatives member and as commissioner for local government affairs and environment—praised Governor Peter Mbah’s leadership during his return to the party at the PDP secretariat on Monday.
“I am impressed by Governor Mbah’s visionary, innovative, and transformative leadership, which has inspired me to return to the PDP,” he said.
Acknowledging that his decision might not sit well with everyone, Edeoga emphasized the importance of unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I know that my decision to return to the PDP may not be appreciated by some, but I believe it is time for us to unite as a family and form a formidable front,” he said.
Welcoming him back, the state PDP Chairman, Dr. Martin Chukwunwike, described Edeoga’s return as a reflection of Mbah’s leadership.
“We are excited to have Edeoga back in the PDP fold, and we are confident that more former members who had left the party would soon return,” Chukwunwike stated.
DAILY GAZETTE reports that the Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Obiora Obegu, hailed the move as beneficial to the party’s unity.
“With Edeoga’s return, the PDP will now become stronger and more united, free from distractions and rancour,” he said.
