Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Former managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Muoghalu, has secured the ticket of the Labour Party (LP) for Anambra governorship election.
Muoghalu emerged LP flag-bearer with a total of 573 votes of the delegates at the primary election held at Finotel Hotel, in Awka, the state capital this Saturday.
Though Muoghalu’s only challenger, John Nwosu, had withdrawn from the contest about eight hours before the exercise, he was credited with 19 votes.
The LP governorship primary which was witnessed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and observers, had the participation of 649 delegates out of which 601 persons were accredited with a record of 592 valid votes cast and 5 invalid votes.
The Chairman of the LP Governorship election committee/Returning Officer, Barrister Bennett Etanabene, while declaring Moughalu as winner, claimed that Anambra State has been destined to produce the next President of Nigeria starting from winning the November 8 gubernatorial seat.
In an acceptance speech, the party flag bearer, Chief George Moughalu, extended hand of fellowship to his opponent, John Nwosu, noting that with unity among the stakeholders, their victory would be assured.
Moughalu, who said he was battle ready to defeat the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo of APGA, explained that his capacity and experience in public service and politics was a surebet.
“I’m politically experienced. I have served at various levels, held leadership of several political parties and board head. Our security infrastructure has failed. Our people have lost their confidence in the affairs of the State.
“I will justify the confidence you reposed in me. Anambra State will be better. Trust me. Check my political trajectory. One thing about nature is that you can’t give what you don’t have. What quantum of light can you bring. I will bring the light of glory for the benefits of Ndi Anambra,” he added.
