Chinedum Elekwachi
Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra state, Dr George Moghalu has described peddlers of his party’s collapse to African Democratic Congress (ADC) as cowards being threatened by LP’s strength and popularity in the state.
He clarified that the coalition remained only in 2027 general elections.
Moghalu spoke on Tuesday in Awka at the official inauguration of the George Moghalu/Ifeoma Okaro Campaign Council Organization.
He said, “There’s no iota of truth in the rumour. It’s being circulated by those threatened by the strength, popularity and acceptability of LP in the state.
“When the propaganda first started that our leader, Peter Obi has left Labour, he refuted it, assuring he’ll campaign for the party. He even promised to be present during our Friday campaign rally in Onitsha.
“The coalition is only in 2027 general elections. The rumour peddlers are afraid and looking for where to hang their jackets. And that’s how to know parties with unpopular candidates.”
While inaugurating the campaign council, Moghalu thanked members for agreeing to work with him, stressing that to whom much is given, much is expected.
Election not a tea party
He added, “This election is not a tea party. It’s not a game you play carrying snuff in your hands. Removing an incumbent, even the lame we have now is not an easy task.
“Some said it’s impossible, but I said it’s possible because it has happened before. Incumbent has been defeated both in this state and outside the state.
“But we must understand that elections are won at the polling units and not at the state capital. And that’s where our capacity will be tested.
“The enormity of the challenge is not what we take for granted. I’m happy you’ve accepted to work with me, not for me as critical stakeholders.
“It require unity, commitment and dedication so we can wrestle power from the incumbent. There’s enough to gain if we win and there’s all to lose if we lose. We’ll all be beneficiaries if we win.”
Director General of the Campaign Organisation, Okey Chukwuogo assured that Moghalu becoming the Governor of the state would become reality through the unity of the members.
Earlier, LP state Chairman, Ugochukwu Emeh said the selected members were not they best, but were chosen based on their capacity.
“Our candidate is spiritually, physically and financially prepared. No place for anger in the journey. Just make sure you deliver. In this job, there’s no provision for second,” he added.
