The Anambra State Town Union Association, Aba Branch, on Sunday hosted the Labour Party governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, at the Aba Sports Club. 

Moghalu, who was born and raised in Aba, was led to the venue by the Nnewi Community Association, Aba, and received a rousing welcome from Anambra indigenes living in the commercial city. 

The event was graced by dignitaries, including the Secretary to the Abia State Government, Prof. Ken Kalu, who represented Governor Alex Otti, and the President-General of the Anambra State Town Union Association, Chief Sir Emmanuel Nwakpadolu.

Addressing the large gathering, Dr. Moghalu unveiled his vision for a new and prosperous Anambra anchored on education, security, infrastructure, and transparency in governance. 

He promised that education would be free and compulsory under his leadership, describing it as the foundation for growth and social stability. 

“Education is the most powerful weapon for change. We must build schools that truly work and ensure that every child, rich or poor, has access to quality learning,” he stated.

Commenting on the current administration, Dr. Moghalu commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his efforts but maintained that Anambra urgently needs a new direction. 

“Governor Soludo has done his best, but his best is not working. 

“Our state is not where it should be. You cannot give what you don’t have,” he declared. 

He further condemned the widespread extortion of traders and transporters in the state, saying, “it is only in Anambra that they use Aka Odo to collect all manner of illegal levies. 

“That will stop within one hour after my swearing-in.” 

Moghalu added that Anambra has been rated among the most insecure states in Nigeria and assured the people that his government would prioritise safety, restore public confidence, and bring back competence and accountability in leadership.

Reaffirming his commitment to equity and zoning, Dr. Moghalu said he remained a strong believer in fairness and justice in power rotation. 

“I am a beneficiary of zoning, and I will uphold it. Four years is enough for any serious-minded leader to deliver. Look at what Governor Alex Otti has done in Abia within just two years in office with massive roady construction, urban renewal, and civil service reforms. 

“That is what focused leadership can achieve, and that is what I intend to bring to Anambra,” he said. 

He urged Anambra indigenes to join hands with him to change the narrative, emphasising that he would not do it alone.