On Friday, Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, officially unveiled Dr. George Moghalu as the party’s standard-bearer for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.
The campaign flag-off event, held in Onitsha, also served as a platform for Obi to restate his ambition to run for president in 2027. He expressed confidence in his qualifications and vision, positioning himself as the most credible among current presidential hopefuls.
“Let me remind you that I am contesting for President in 2027, and I am serious about it,” Obi declared. “Everyone has the right to contest, but none of them has better credentials than I do. I have the backing of senators, representatives, and others who believe in my vision.”
Turning to the state-level election, Obi called on Anambra residents to throw their support behind Dr. Moghalu, whom he praised as a competent, compassionate leader committed to delivering impactful governance.
“Governance for me is about empathy and compassion, about caring for the poor and petty traders — the same people the government taxes,” Obi said. “Dr. Moghalu is prepared to govern with those values in mind. I urge you to support him.”
Obi also addressed rumors suggesting he had left the Labour Party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), clarifying that their alliance with ADC is strictly for strategic collaboration ahead of the 2027 general election.
“I remain a Labour Party member, as are all our members at both state and national levels. We are here today for this symbolic flag-off of the campaign for our LP flagbearer, Dr. George Moghalu,” he affirmed.
In his remarks, Obi strongly endorsed the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro, noting that her selection reflects LP’s commitment to family-centered leadership and gender inclusion.
“She is not only popular but organized,” he added. “We believe her presence will further enhance our commitment to caring for families.”
Dr. Moghalu, while addressing supporters, pledged to lead with integrity and a deep sense of responsibility.
“If we begin to list everything we plan to do, we’ll sleep here,” he said. “But I can assure you that my deputy and I will serve Anambra with dedication and integrity. Children will return to school, roads will be built, agriculture will thrive, and we will not disappoint.”
He also vowed to implement a humane tax policy, assuring citizens that his government would not exploit them.
“People will pay taxes, but not with pestles,” Moghalu quipped. “We will not oppress our people. Every promise we’ve made will be fulfilled.”
Senators Victor Umeh (Anambra Central) and Tony Nwonye (Anambra North) also pledged their full support for Moghalu’s candidacy, expressing optimism that Labour Party would emerge victorious at the polls.
With the campaign now officially underway, political observers are watching closely to see whether Obi’s popularity and Moghalu’s pledges will resonate with voters and lead the LP to victory in Anambra’s 2025 gubernatorial race.
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