Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), George Moghalu, has officially announced his candidacy for the Anambra State governorship election.
Speaking to reporters at his official residence in Nnewi on Saturday morning, Moghalu expressed the belief that the current governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, had failed the people’s expectations and that a change in leadership was needed in the next election.
There was speculation that Mr. Moghalu might run for the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, but he clarified that he is only focusing on the governorship race.
The former leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said, “I will be contesting the governorship election next year instead of the Senate.I recently resigned from the APC and joined the Labor Party on October 1.
“Before doing so, I consulted my wife and children, supporters and friends, and the result was that Labor was the party that suited my personality and the best platform to realize my ambitions. I am convinced.”
Mr. Moghalu emphasized the need for urgent reform in Anambra, pointing out serious problems such as inadequate infrastructure and a breakdown in security under the Soludo regime.
“We must quickly take Anambra back because Soludo has betrayed the people. Infrastructure in the state is lacking and security has collapsed.
“We will not tolerate him any longer. What he could not do in four years, he will never do in eight years. We do not need eight years to develop Anambra,” he said.
Mr. Moghalu acknowledged the existing zoning arrangement in the state, noting that he and Mr. Soludo are both from Anambra South, who are currently favorites for the governorship position.
He pledged to serve only a single term if elected, aiming to complete the transition before power passes to Anambra Central.
When asked about his defection from APC, the ruling party at the federal level, Moghalu maintained that regional dynamics dictate political decisions.
He stressed that the choice of leadership should be left to Anambra residents and not influenced by the federal government.
