By Okey Maduforo Awka.
Gubernatorial candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in the November 8th election in Anambra state Chief George Moghalu has dismissed reports that his party’s Presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi is backing the candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC Mr John Nwosu stating that Obi is in full support of his ambition.
Before now there has been fears that Peter Obi is secretly supporting John Nwosu the ADC candidate instead of his party’s candidate Chief George Moghalu which had unsettled the ranks of the Obidient Movement.
The fears was on the account of the presence of Peter Obi at the campaign rallies of the ADC state Assembly and Anambra South Senatorial District for the just concluded by elections which Obi announced his endorsements on the two ADC candidates .
Obi had at the rally stated that since the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC disqualified all the Labor Party candidates for the just concluded by elections across the country, the electorate should vote for the candidate of the ADC .
Obi also during the rallies explained that the coalition in the ADC is for the 2027 general election adding that he still remains a card caring member of the Labour Party and would support the party in the coming gubernatorial election in Anambra state.
Dismissing that report Moghalu contended that those reports are false and unfounded adding that both Mr Peter Obi and the entire members of the Obidient Movement are with him adding that Obi has never given any backing to John Nwosu.
“There is no confusion about where our leader, Mr Peter Obi stands in this election. He has said it many times that he is fully involved in the November 8 governorship election as a member of Labour Party and has also said he will work for me.
“Mr Peter Obi has publicly stated that he has confidence in my capability as a candidate, and that he is sure I will perform. He is working for me and there is no doubt about that.
“Also, the entire Obidient family worldwide has made a press release, asking all members to support me and those who can not come to Anambra to support with their votes should pray for me.” he said.
On the recent altercation between the governor of the state, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, his wife and the candidate of APC, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and his running mate, Senator Uche Ekwunife, Moghalu said it has lowered the bar of governance.
“Some people have been wanting me to speak about the virtuperations that are coming out of Anambra State. I believe there are many things to be talked about and we should not belittled our selves, or involve in many things and cast aspersions on people. At our level, we should be civil.
“We should be able to see things that are not working well in government and speak about them, or we should rather market yourselves.
You are dealing with people, so tell them what you can do to make the society a better place instead of discussing things that are very embarrassing.
“Talking about sex and educational qualifications brings down the bar of governance. If you think the government has not done enough, then you should say how you will do it,” he said.
