Former Water Ways Boss Moghalu Enters Anambra LP Gubernatorial Race

Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr George Moghalu has officially announced his candidacy for the 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election, running under the Labour Party (LP).

Moghalu made the announcement during a press briefing at his residence in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Saturday. This comes amid speculation about his potential candidacy for the vacant Anambra South Senatorial District seat following the recent passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. He clarified that he has no intentions of contesting for the Senate.

Lived up to expectations

The former NIWA chief expressed his commitment to addressing pressing issues such as insecurity, unemployment, and the broader socio-economic challenges currently afflicting the state under the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo. He assessed Soludo’s tenure, asserting that the governor has not lived up to expectations and emphasising the urgency for change in the upcoming election.

“I am contesting for governor next year, not the Senate. I recently resigned from the APC and joined the Labour Party on October 1,” Moghalu stated. “My decision followed consultations with my family, loyal followers, and friends, who strongly believe that the Labour Party aligns best with my vision for Anambra.”

Moghalu stressed the necessity for immediate improvements in governance, declaring, “We need to expedite the redemption of Anambra, as Soludo has failed the people. The state is grappling with inadequate infrastructure and a deteriorating security situation.”

Refuting any doubts about his candidacy, he asserted, “What he could not accomplish in four years, he will not be able to achieve in eight years. It does not take that long to develop Anambra.”

Recognising the existing zoning arrangement within the state, Moghalu noted that Anambra South—his region and Soludo’s—is positioned to contest for the governorship. He made a pledge to serve only one four-year term should he be elected, ensuring the position rotates to Anambra Central thereafter.

When questioned about his departure from the ruling APC, Moghalu insisted that ‘politics is local’ emphasising that it is ultimately the people of Anambra who will decide their future, not the Federal Government.

He concluded by promising to foster a governance style that is more accessible and responsive to grassroots needs.

Lateefah Ibrahim