Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu, has rejected the results of the Saturday’s Anambra governorship election, describing the process as over-policed and plagued by widespread vote buying.
In a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Sunday, Moghalu expressed concerns over the conduct of the election, which he said compromised the freedom of voters and undermined the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“I had initially decided not to comment until the entire electoral process was concluded,” Moghalu said.
“But after reviewing reports from our agents deployed to all 320 wards in the state, it is clear that vote buying was rampant, and the election was excessively policed, creating confusion and discouraging genuine participation.”
Moghalu added that the deployment of more than five Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to monitor the election raised questions about the neutrality of security agencies during the process.
He further urged the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to uphold the integrity of the commission and provide a transparent account of the electoral process.
“The people of Anambra deserve an election free from manipulation, intimidation, and undue influence,” he stressed.
The Labour Party candidate’s statement comes in the wake of APGA candidate Charles Soludo being declared the winner by INEC, a result that has already generated mixed reactions from political parties and observers.
Moghalu vowed to explore all legal avenues to address the alleged irregularities, insisting that the people’s mandate must be respected.
