Former All Progressives Congress (APC) leader George Moghalu has been ousted from the party and moved to the Labor Party (LP).
There is evidence that Mr. Moghalu has joined the LP with the aim of running for the Anambra State governorship election, which will be held in about 15 months.
Mr. Moghalu was a pioneering auditor of the APC and most recently the managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
The former APC chief joined the LP on Tuesday at his ward in Uluagu, Nnewi, Anambra State.
Mr Moghalu, who resigned from the APC on August 26, 2024, was received by the ward chairman, executive members and local government committee chairpersons of the Labor Party branch in Uluagu, Nnewi State.
He was handed a Labor Party membership card by the District Mayor Chijoke Okeke, who had previously issued him a membership form, which he filled out and returned to party leaders during his visit.
Speaking at the event, Mr Okeke described Mr Moghalu as a patriotic technocrat and a down-to-earth person who had shown himself over the years to be a creative, wise and resourceful administrator. He said he is excited to welcome him to the party. .
Mr Okeke hoped that the presence of Mr Moghalu in the party would increase its chances of winning in the upcoming key elections, especially the upcoming Anambra South senatorial election where the party would have to demonstrate its ability to win.
In his remarks, Mogul said he made the decision to join the LP after a thorough evaluation and careful consultation with members of his family, community, constituents and other key stakeholders in the state.
“And I have come to the conclusion that the Labor Party is the better place to stand up for my ideals and principles.The Labor Party aligns with my core values and commitments, and my multi-dimensional perspective, and I believe that the Labor Party is a better place to stand up for my ideals and principles. “This is because they are deeply committed to welfare.” People. ”
Mr. Moghar pledged to work in harmony with party leaders and chiefs to build a better political culture that unites, inspires and serves the greater good.
The event was also witnessed by Nnewi Ward 1 Chairman Uluagu. Executives, the Nnewi North Local Government Party Chairperson, the 2023 Nnewi North Labor Party MP candidate, some party officials, friends and political figures who were present to welcome Mr Moghalu to the LP.
