The immediate past Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland Waterways Authority, George Moghalu, has formally announced his intention to contest the 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
Moghalu made the declaration at his Nnewi residence on Saturday, citing the need for change in the state’s leadership.
He criticized the current administration’s performance, highlighting infrastructure deficits and security concerns, according to Daily Post.
The former NIWA boss clarified that he would not be running for the senatorial seat vacated by the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as speculated. Instead, he has joined the Labour Party to pursue his governorship ambition.
Moghalu acknowledged the zoning arrangement in Anambra State, which favours Anambra South, his hometown and that of the incumbent governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. He pledged to serve only one term if elected to ensure the rotation of power to other zones.
Moghalu’s decision to leave the All Progressives Congress was driven by his desire to align with a party that shares his vision for Anambra’s development.
He believes that local politics should be determined by the people, not the federal government.
The Labour Party’s newest member is confident that Anambra State can be transformed within a shorter timeframe, emphasizing that eight years is unnecessary to achieve meaningful development.
Moghalu’s entry into the governorship race is expected to shake up the political landscape in Anambra State, as the 2025 elections draw near.
He said: “I will be contesting for governor next year and not Senate. I recently resigned from APC, and on October 1, I joined Labour Party.
“Before I did so, I consulted my wife and children, my followers and friends, and I was convinced that Labour Party is the party that aligns with my person and the best suited platform to realize my ambition.
“We need to redeem Anambra fast because Soludo has failed the people. There is dearth of infrastructure in the state, security has collapsed.
“We will not tolerate him further. What he could not do in four years, he will never be able to do in eight years. You don’t need eight years to develop Anambra.”
