Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State have threatened to stage a protest in Abuja if attempts by some party leaders to block Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the ruling party continues.

The stakeholders issued the warning over the weekend after a meeting in Enugu.

They alleged that the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, was working against Mbah’s anticipated move, urging him to concentrate on his national assignment instead.

Among those at the meeting were former APC state chairman, Dr Ben Nwoye; retired Nigerian ambassador to Ukraine, Gen. Christian Ugwu; immediate past Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Hilary Edoga; former governorship candidate, Chief Gab Nnamani; Chief Anike Nwoga; Hyacinth Ngwu; and Mrs Juliet Egbo.

Nwoye stated that Mbah’s defection would turn around APC’s electoral misfortunes in Enugu, insisting that the governor’s performance had already won him the people’s admiration.

“Our plan is to reverse APC’s abysmal performance in Enugu. The rumours are everywhere that Mbah should move to APC because he has performed. Those putting a wedge to stop him don’t want APC to win in Enugu, but we won’t allow that,” Nwoye declared.