Women from across Enugu State converged in large numbers for a solidarity gathering tagged “Women Gather for Peter Mbah 2027,” where they unanimously endorsed the second-term ambition of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The event, which drew representatives from various women’s groups including Jesus Wives Enugu State, Resilient Widows, Loudest Voices for Peter Mbah, and the South East chapter of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), served as a platform to highlight the administration’s achievements and mobilize grassroots support ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
In her remarks, Dr. Onyinye Mamah commended the turnout and acknowledged dignitaries in attendance, including Princess Dr. Edith Ugwuanyi. She applauded the punctuality and organization of the NCWS delegation and emphasized the importance of women’s inclusion in leadership. Dr. Mamah praised Governor Mbah’s performance in road construction, urban renewal, and infrastructure development, urging women across the state to rally behind his re-election bid.
Princess Ugwuanyi outlined her reasons for supporting Governor Mbah, citing his vision to position Enugu State for stronger foreign relations, reduce migration, and enhance the state’s global competitiveness. She characterized him as a visionary leader with servant-leadership qualities and called on women across the state to mobilize in support of his administration.
Princess Dr. Edith Ugwuanyi stood out as a formidable force and the driving engine behind the gathering, demonstrating her strength as a grassroots mobilizer and unwavering advocate for women’s political participation. Widely regarded as a powerful voice within community networks across Enugu State, she played a central role in rallying support, coordinating stakeholders, and articulating the vision behind the endorsement movement. Her strategic leadership and ability to galvanize women across diverse groups underscored her influence and reinforced the momentum behind the 2027 solidarity campaign.
Referencing global examples such as Abuja and America, she noted that transformational leadership may sometimes involve difficult decisions. She commended the administration’s investments in smart schools, healthcare infrastructure, and the establishment of Type 2 hospitals across the state. Drawing from her 35 years of nursing experience in the United States and her academic background in nursing, she explained that tax reforms were essential to sustaining government operations and delivering public services.
She also announced the formation of a grassroots mobilization group, “Governor Mbah’s Action Squad 2027,” inviting interested supporters to join.
Speaking on behalf of the South East NCWS, Dame Elizabeth Nwamaka Ani, JP, declared that women would vote en masse for Governor Mbah in 2027, insisting there would be “no vacancy” at the Government House. She pledged the council’s full mobilization strength to secure a second tenure and stressed the need to sustain ongoing reforms, particularly in the education sector with the monitoring of over 260 smart schools.
Hon. Princess Obiajulu, represented by her Personal Assistant, Stephanie Ani, also reaffirmed her support for the governor’s re-election and reiterated her commitment to women empowerment and inclusive governance.
The gathering concluded with a unified declaration of support by women leaders and groups across Enugu State, signaling strong grassroots backing for Governor Mbah’s 2027 re-election ambition.bid.
