This November Election and What’s at Stake!

1. Insecurity & Violence 🛑

The greatest threat to development in Anambra State today is insecurity. Kidnappings, cult-related killings, and separatist violence have paralyzed commercial activities across the state. Once recognized as a national leader in trade and commerce, Anambra has, over the past six years, descended into fear and instability. Ritual killings, abductions, and criminal acts have become rampant. Journalists, travelers, and ordinary citizens have all fallen victim.Initially, these atrocities were blamed on the IPOB movement, but it is now evident that the real issue lies in the failure of leadership—leaders more concerned with their own security than with safeguarding the lives of their citizens. While much of the violence appears centered in Ihiala and neighboring areas, no part of Anambra is immune.Targeted assassinations, communal clashes, and herdsmen conflicts are all symptoms of a failed APGA administration that has been unable to address these crises effectively. The Homeland Security Law, which was touted as a solution, remains an unfunded mandate—leaving local governments to fend for themselves. But where in the world is security left to local governments? The Nigerian Constitution squarely places that responsibility on state governors.This administration has failed in that duty. It offers only words and hollow promises, while communities like Nibo continue to suffer, even during peaceful cultural celebrations like the New Yam Festival. How long must Anambra people endure this pain? Nightlife—once a thriving source of jobs and income—has all but disappeared.

2. Flooding, Erosion & Environmental Hazards

Today, at least eight Local Government Areas have been devastated by flooding and related disasters. This environmental destruction has weakened already fragile infrastructure and displaced countless residents.Communities such as Ihembosi have lost over 12,000 hectares of land to erosion. This crisis isn’t isolated—it affects communities throughout Anambra. Yet, the government remains indifferent. These challenges could be mitigated, but leadership chooses to look the other way.

3. Infrastructure & Governance Breakdown

Over the past three years, Anambra’s infrastructure has steadily declined. Roads are riddled with potholes, schools and public buildings have collapsing ceilings, and public utilities are in disrepair. Government officials cruise through these dilapidated roads in SUVs, oblivious to the suffering of everyday citizens.Have we forgotten the tragic collapse of the Onitsha Plaza? Are we not concerned that poorly maintained school buildings might soon claim the lives of our children? Regulatory oversight is either weak or nonexistent. We need a government that invests in robust infrastructure—not one that constructs storm drains with cement blocks that crumble at the first rainfall.

Trade and commerce—the lifeblood of our state—depend on functional infrastructure. Anambra needs leaders who will act swiftly and proactively, not ones who scramble to patch roads only when elections loom.

4. Economic Hardship & Social Strain

Anambra, once known as the 'Light of the Nation,' is now gripped by hunger and despair. Food inflation is at crisis levels, and poverty has become so widespread that people are resorting to desperate means just to survive. We witnessed this desperation in the tragic Okija food stampede that killed 22 people.While some communities are doing their best to support the needy, the challenges are overwhelming. Rising costs, decaying infrastructure, and governmental neglect are too much for local efforts to handle alone.Anambra’s people are naturally innovative. Across the state, small-scale industries are emerging despite the lack of government support. Imagine what could be achieved if we had an administration that fostered innovation and provided a stable, enabling environment!Remember: Jesus fed 4,000 with five loaves and two fish. After the civil war, the Igbo man rebuilt his life with just 20 pounds. Anambra does not ask for handouts—just a government that will get out of the way and let its people thrive.

5. The Impact of the November Elections on Business and Stability

For over three years, instability has ruled Anambra. This must end. Entrepreneurs and business owners face daily threats. Citizens are abducted, schools deteriorate, and the hospitality and tourism sectors suffer from security concerns.

It’s clear the current administration lacks the will and capacity to lead. That’s why, come November, all Anambra citizens—regardless of political affiliation—must vote for change.

Just look around: Imo State, under APC, is in chaos. Anambra, under APGA, is in decay. But Abia State, governed by the Labour Party, is showing what is possible—new roads, waste management reform, stable electricity. These improvements are powered by leadership rooted in integrity, human dignity, and a vision for the future.

We can achieve the same in Anambra. With Dr. George Moghalu and Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro at the helm under the Labour Party, I am confident that Anambra will reclaim its place as the most progressive state in Nigeria. It’s time for real change. Let’s vote for it! Let Vote Dr. Moghalu and the Labour Party this November!