Moghalu unveils running mate, says LP battle ready for November 8 election

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Chief George Muoghalu with his deputy Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro

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By Madu Obi

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief George Moghalu has unveiled his deputy, saying that LP is battle ready for the poll.

His deputy, Mrs Ifeoma Veronica Okaro, hails from Ogbunike, Oyi local government area, is a retired educationist and immediate past Chairman of the state Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC). She currently heads the Education Directorate of the Anglican Communion.

Presenting Okaro to party members at a well attended ceremony, Moghalu said she was carefully chosen after due consultations to ensure gender balanced ticket.

He described Okaro as a committed party member with wealth of experience, shared objective and strategic vision to change the narratives of the state.

Delivering a speech, Moghalu said: "Myself and my deputy, Mrs Okaro, have a commitment not to let you down. We have discussed and we have agreed to partner to keep to all our promises. We have agreed to change the narratives.

"Your labour will not be in vain. Hold me to my promise. I don't say what I cannot do. This confidence you have placed on me, I will not fail you, I will not disappoint you; I will not let you down".

Stressing the importance of party loyalty, the LP flag bearer urged members to gird their loins and work for the success of the party in their various localities.

He dismissed the much talked about coalition and factions in the party, stating that LP remained united and is battle ready for the contest.

He added: "Anambra is a unique state, with all the potentials. All that the people need is the enabling environment to thrive.

Our biggest challenge is not infrastructure deficit, but that the people have lost confidence in government. They see government as fraud.

We must restore that confidence and the only way to do that is through good governance and fear of God and accountability, and address insecurity.

Labour Party will definitely emerge victorious in the election as long as the party remains united and battle ready for the contest."

Moghalu, the immediate past Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) recalled his outstanding performance in the agency, especially in the area of transparency and accountability, pledging to replicate same if elected.

"I left a reasonable and impressive legacy in NIWA of which the staff are very happy about. I feel satisfied and fulfilled that I justified the confidence reposed in me. I'm eternally grateful to God for providing the platform."

In her acceptance speech, Mrs Okaro, thanked God for her nomination and appreciated the governorship candidate, as well as the entire party structure for having confidence and faith in her.

She called for support of the party faithful to enable Labour Party win the gubernatorial poll, assuring of her unflinching loyalty to the party.

Also speaking, a chieftain of the party and Member of House of Representatives, Hon George Ozodinobi described Moghalu as a very consistent politician who should be supported to wrestle power from the incumbent governor.

Acknowledging that the contest would be tough, Ozodinobi noted that the party has the structure and capacity to unseat the ruling party.

The state chairman of the party, Chief Ugochukwu Emeh noted that the party's flag bearer has endeared himself to the people of the state with his track record, integrity and commitment to deliver on his promises.