CSOs Launch Mbah Mandate Movement

As part of efforts to support the mandate of Dr Peter Mbah, the governor-elect of Enugu State, different civil society organisations (CSOs) in Enugu State have launched Mbah Mandate Movement (M3-Group).

Mbah won the March 18, 2023 governorship poll in Enugu State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The convener and lead speaker of the group, Comrade Kennedy Iyere from Edo State in his speech during the event Wednesday night in Enugu said the need to support and defend the “mandate of Mbah is critical to the rapid development of Enugu State”.

According to him, the movement was initiated by leading CSOs, while the project attracted the interest of several pressure groups, professional associations, religious entities, youth and women pro-democracy networks among others in the state.

He said Mbah’s administration would engender accelerate social and economic development for the sustainable well-being of Enugu State and its people.

Iyere, who is also human rights activist, added, “Tell me who else, if not Peter Mbah, his records of past performances have made him the most acceptable among the three key persons who contested for the 2023 Enugu gubernatorial seat.

“His victory was well deserved and the results of the polls reflected the will of the people.

“Look at his achievements in the private sector where he distinguished himself, as a pacesetter. His Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd proudly has over 8,000 employees.

“His Peter Mbah Foundation has shown compassion to thousands of persons through various humanitarian interventions.

“Among other contestants, show me anyone of them who has such an enviable legacy. Mbah has come to serve and to move Enugu State to its next realm of development and Enugu people are aware of this.

“Therefore, those who are making efforts to distract his focus are hereby advised to distance themselves from him.

“This is the reason stakeholders have gathered to launch the Mbah Mandate Movement, also known as M3-Group. It is a widespread advocacy group whose aim is to safeguard the mandate of Peter Mbah.”

Also, the convener of Country First Movement, Prof. Chris  Nwaokobia, described Mbah as a visionary leader capable of transforming the state.

Nwaokobia said, “We must defend Mbah’s mandate because of his passion to serve and develop Enugu State. Leadership is all about commitment and competency and that’s why we have no other option to support and defend Mbah’s mandate because we believe he will do everything possible to take Enugu State forward.”

Popular veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, in her remarks said Mbah was elected because of his capacity to deliver good governance. 

“It will be a shame that people like us will sit and watch the Enugu State drag to the mud because of selfish interest,” she said. Other stakeholders at the event thanked the residents of Enugu State for giving their votes and their mandate to Peter Mbah.