Anambra 2025: "Our Leader, Mr. Peter Obi, is Solidly With Us, Will Lead Campaign" Declares Labour Party George Moghalu

 

The Labour Party in Anambra State has taken a decisive step forward in its campaign for the forthcoming November 8 gubernatorial election, as Chief Dr. George Moghalu officially presented Hon. Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro as his running mate. The declaration was made before an enthusiastic assembly of party executives drawn from the state, local government areas, and ward levels, marking a pivotal moment in the party’s strategic buildup toward the crucial election.

Gathered in Awka for the event were key stakeholders and grassroots mobilizers, whom Moghalu addressed with resolute clarity and purpose. He underscored the critical importance of building momentum from the ground up, declaring that success at the polls would not come from rhetoric or top-down messaging, but from village halls, family meetings, and door-to-door persuasion.

“All politics is local, and so is every election,” he declared to rapt attention. “We must take this message to our people, to our homes and communities. This is not about George Moghalu. When voters look at the ballot, they see Labour Party. We win together or not at all.”

The gubernatorial hopeful also reiterated that the party was receiving full support from its national leader and former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. He shared that Obi had assured them of his personal involvement in the campaign, a move he believes will boost morale and increase the party’s visibility across the 21 local government areas of the state.

“We are not alone in this. Our leader, Mr. Peter Obi, is solidly with us and has promised to join us in the trenches. His voice, his presence, and his credibility remain assets we will leverage as we push for victory,” Moghalu added.

Newly presented Deputy Governorship candidate Hon. Ifeoma Okaro, responding to the applause that greeted her nomination, expressed deep appreciation for the confidence placed in her. Her address resonated especially with women and youth leaders in the hall, as she emphasized the critical role of female leadership in the current political climate.

“This is not just about representation. It is about impact. Women have always played a powerful role in shaping our society. This is our time to prove it again. I stand here not just as a candidate, but as a servant of the people, ready to serve with humility and strength,” Okaro said with conviction.

The energy in the room intensified when Hon. George Ozodinobi, who represents Anaocha, Dunukofia, and Njikoka Federal Constituency, gave a cautionary but stirring speech about the realities ahead. He reminded the gathering that their opponents are well-resourced and experienced, warning against complacency or the assumption that widespread goodwill alone would win the election.

“This will not be an easy fight,” he warned. “Let no one delude themselves. The road ahead requires not just commitment, but absolute preparedness. We must organize with precision and anticipate the hurdles. If we underestimate this moment, we do so at our peril.”

Amid the strategic talk and motivational addresses, the underlying tone was one of unity, urgency, and belief. The Labour Party in Anambra appears determined to shed the tag of underdog and instead present itself as a government-in-waiting — organized, resolved, and grounded in people-first politics.

Chief Ugochukwu Emeh, the State Chairman of the party, provided a reflective note that tied together the sentiments of the day. He praised the party’s gubernatorial flag bearer for his transparency, work ethic, and established public service record, which, he said, had earned him trust across political divides.

“Moghalu has demonstrated time and again that leadership is not about noise, but about legacy,” Emeh said. “He listens, he learns, and he delivers. That is the kind of person Anambra needs at this time.”

As the Labour Party marches toward the November polls, the atmosphere suggests a team ready to contest power not merely on the strength of personalities, but on a carefully nurtured strategy rooted in grassroots activation, message discipline, and party cohesion. The unveiling of Hon. Ifeoma Okaro as deputy only adds a fresh dynamic to a ticket that is now poised to pitch itself as a credible alternative to the existing political order in Anambra.

With campaign days fast approaching and the stakes rising, the Labour Party in Anambra has thrown down the gauntlet — and with it, a call to action for every ward, every local government, and every supporter who believes that change is not just possible, but inevitable.