INEC Must Use Anambra Governorship Election to Prove Credibility – LP Candidate

George Moghalu, the Labour Party’s candidate for governor of Anambra State, has accused INEC of using the election on Saturday to improve its reputation.

During an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Moghalu made this accusation.

The off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State, where the current governor, Charles Soludo, is running for reelection for a further four years, was set for November 8 by INEC.

According to reports, the electoral commission has approved 16 political parties for the exercise, including the LP.

“Let’s assume INEC is innocent. To come here and brush it aside would be incredibly unfair. It is in charge of providing the people of Anambra with free, fair, and credible elections.

“Let me state unequivocally that INEC has a chance to repair its reputation. Moghalu stated that INEC has an obligation to act morally and rebuild public trust in our election.

He claims that troublemakers, such as members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), lack the authority to halt the election.

On the other hand, he urged security personnel to carry out their responsibilities with professionalism and to make it possible for voters to cast ballots on Saturday.

“I’m confident that we have peace and a credible climate for peace once the security agencies become professional and do what is expected of them.

“I also think that the IPOB, ESN, or whatever they call themselves, are powerless to prevent our election. Since I have the platform, my aim is to urge the security agencies to act in a very professional manner. Do the right thing, offer security, and create a supportive environment,” he continued.