Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Barring any last-minute change of plans, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State will soon defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.

Sources familiar with the governor's plan said Mr Mbah has consulted widely with political associates and leaders in Enugu and beyond in recent weeks regarding his planned move.

Two former governors of Enugu, Chimaroke Nnamani and Sullivan Chime, as well as a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani - all now members or supporters of the APC - are believed to have played critical roles in persuading Mr Mbah to join the ruling party.

One close associate disclosed that the consultation rounds...