Candidate Ray Kene Ogbodo questions Peter Mbah's economic performance in Enugu State

Ray Kene Ogbodo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, criticized Governor Peter Mbah’s performance report. Ogbodo argued that the state's development efforts should be judged by improvements in residents' living conditions, job creation, and poverty reduction, rather than just projects and revenue generated. He questioned whether the reported increase in government revenue translated into better welfare for citizens.

The critique challenges the narrative presented by Peter Mbah regarding the economic success of the state government. Ogbodo noted that Enugu's internally generated revenue reportedly rose from about N26.8 billion in 2022 to N406.77 billion in 2025. The argument centers on whether this revenue growth has resulted in measurable improvements in the welfare of residents.