Youths under the aegis of Udenu Youth Forum have thrown their weight behind the decision of the member representing Udenu/Igboeze North Federal Constituency, Hon. Denis Agbo, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Speaking with newsmen in Enugu on Thursday after the defection of the lawmaker back to PDP, the former Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN,, Enugu State Chapter, Comrade Paschal Nnaemeka Ugwu said it will enhance further development in the constituency.
The youths, who had visited the federal lawmaker a fortnight ago, begging him to rejoin the party, described him as an innovative leader who understands the rudiments of grassroots development that provide positive impacts on the people.
Ugwu said what prompted their visit a fortnight ago to Hon. Agbo's house was to call for him to rejoin the PDP, which has an entrepreneur as its leader in the state, in the person of Governor Peter Ndubisi Mbah.
“We believe that a strategic return to the PDP will give him more room to actualize his plans for our people.
“The PDP in Enugu State, led by a practical leader like Governor Mbah, is development-oriented and people-centered,” he said.
Ugwu also said he was of high hope that Hon. Agbo's return to PDP would benefit both the constituency and Enugu State as a whole, adding that Udenu youth will give him the needed support.
“We are ready to stand by him and give him the necessary backing in the PDP.
“Our concern is for the progress of Udenu and Igboeze North, and we are confident that aligning with the party in power at the state level will boost this cause.
“The youths are watching and we are determined to support any leader who prioritizes development and inclusiveness. Hon. Denis Agbo is such a leader, and we hope he makes the move,” he further stated.
On his assessment of Governor Peter Ndubisi Mbah's administration, he described Governor Mbah as a leader who has used works to surprise and shock everyone in the state.
“Governor Mbah came into office with clear plans and he is executing them with energy and vision. His investment in infrastructure, digital economy, and education has changed the pace of development in Enugu State.
“We have not seen this level of commitment in recent times. Governor Mbah is focused, creative, and results-driven. That is why we see a strong alignment between his leadership and that of Hon. Agbo,” he noted.
Ugwu also called on other political leaders to borrow a leaf from the governor’s approach to governance, describing him as people-friendly and development-conscious.