Anambra Guber Race Upheaval: Moghalu Set for LP Ticket as Nwosu Exits Over Alleged Irregularities
The Labour Party (LP) governorship primary for Anambra State’s November 2025 election took a dramatic turn as aspirant John Nwosu withdrew hours before the vote, citing “grave irregularities” and leaving George Moghalu, former National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) chief, as the sole candidate. The controversy has cast a shadow over the party’s internal processes and raised questions about compliance with electoral guidelines. Nwosu’s Explosive Exit: Delegates, Deadlines, and “Illegality” In a scathing statement, Nwosu accused the LP of flouting its own constitution and INEC guidelines. Key grievances include: No delegate congress: Despite INEC requirements, Nwosu claimed no delegates were elected across Anambra’s 21 LGAs. A disputed list emerged just 8 hours before the primary. Abure’s “illegal” oversight: The primary was allegedly orchestrated by ex-LP National Chairman Julius Abure, whose tenure expired a day earlier following a Supreme Court ruling on April 4, 2025. Nwosu argued Abure’s actions “lacked […]
