Politics

Anambra Guber: LP Candidate Moghalu Dismisses Alleged Obi’s Support For ADC Candidate

Published

8 months ago

September 18, 2025

By Okey Maduforo Awka

Gubernatorial candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in the November 8th election in Anambra state Chief George Moghalu has dismissed reports that his party’s Presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi is backing the candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC Mr John Nwosu stating that Obi is in full support of his ambition.

Before now there has been fears that Peter Obi is secretly supporting John Nwosu the ADC candidate instead of his party’s candidate Chief George Moghalu which had unsettled the ranks of the Obidient Movement.

The fears was on the account of the presence of Peter Obi at the campaign rallies of the ADC state Assembly and Anambra South Senatorial District for the just concluded by elections which Obi announced his endorsements on the two ADC candidates .

Obi had at the rally stated that since the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC disqualified all the Labor Party candidates for the just concluded by elections across the country, the electorate should vote for the candidate of the ADC .

Obi also during the rallies explained that the coalition in the ADC is for the 2027 general election adding that he still remains a card caring member of the Labour Party and would support the party in the coming gubernatorial election in Anambra state.

Dismissing that report Moghalu contended that those reports are false and unfounded adding that both Mr Peter Obi and the entire members of the Obidient Movement are with him adding that Obi has never given any backing to John Nwosu.

“There is no confusion about where our leader, Mr Peter Obi stands in this election. He has said it many times that he is fully involved in the November 8 governorship election as a member of Labour Party and has also said he will work for me.

“Mr Peter Obi has publicly stated that he has confidence in my capability as a candidate, and that he is sure I will perform. He is working for me and there is no doubt about that.

“Also, the entire Obidient family worldwide has made a press release, asking all members to support me and those who can not come to Anambra to support with their votes should pray for me.” he said.

On the recent altercation between the governor of the state, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, his wife and the candidate of APC, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and his running mate, Senator Uche Ekwunife, Moghalu said it has lowered the bar of governance.

“Some people have been wanting me to speak about the virtuperations that are coming out of Anambra State. I believe there are many things to be talked about and we should not belittled our selves, or involve in many things and cast aspersions on people. At our level, we should be civil.

“We should be able to see things that are not working well in government and speak about them, or we should rather market yourselves.

You are dealing with people, so tell them what you can do to make the society a better place instead of discussing things that are very embarrassing.

“Talking about sex and educational qualifications brings down the bar of governance. If you think the government has not done enough, then you should say how you will do it,” he said.

Politics

Anambra Communities Boil As Group Carpets Traditional Rulers Over Zoning

Published

2 days ago

May 8, 2026

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By Okey Maduforo, Awka

Ten communities that make up Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State are set for a showdown with their traditional rulers following the alleged suspension of the zoning arrangement for the Anambra State House of Assembly elections.

Recall that on April 7, 2022, the traditional rulers, in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), resolved that the House of Assembly seats for Anaocha I and Anaocha II constituencies would rotate among the ten communities, with each town occupying the seat for two terms.

The traditional rulers further resolved that the rotation would subsist irrespective of the political party through which lawmakers emerge, noting that the arrangement was aimed at ensuring that all ten communities have the opportunity to produce members of the State Assembly in the interest of equity and fairness.

However, the Anaocha Equity Forum, shortly after its meeting, expressed concern over the alleged suspension of the zoning arrangement.

Speaking, the Convener of the Anaocha Equity Forum, Mr. Valentine Okoye, said the forum would not take kindly to what it described as acts capable of destabilising the council area, adding that any such move would be resisted.

“This is a Memorandum of Understanding signed by our traditional rulers, and it has been respected until now. We in the Anaocha Equity Forum see this as a slap on the sensibilities of the ten communities that make up the area,” he said.

“We urge members of the public, political parties, and stakeholders to disregard the alleged position of the traditional rulers, as it does not represent the views and aspirations of our people.

“Our traditional rulers should be mindful of their roles as fathers of their respective communities. They should also understand that they would be held responsible for whatever backlash or consequences may arise from this recent position.

“We call on Governor Charles Soludo to call the traditional rulers to order so that the peace currently enjoyed in Anaocha Local Government Area will not be disrupted,” he stated.