Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has formally endorsed Chief George Muoghalu as the party’s governorship candidate for the November 2025 off-cycle election in Anambra State.
The endorsement came during the official campaign flag-off held at the
All Saints Cathedral Field, Onitsha. The event was attended by key political figures and supporters of the Labour Party, including Senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye, House of Representatives members Hon. George Ozodinobi, Prof. Lilian Orogbu, Uche Okonkwo, and Obidient movement coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko.
Also present was Delta State Labour Party governorship candidate Mr. Ken Pela.
Speaking a day after the event, Obi emphasized the importance of issue-based campaigning and reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party, despite speculations about his involvement with the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“We joined Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State 2025 election, Chief George Muoghalu, and his deputy, Prof. Ifeoma Okaro, at All Saints Cathedral Field, Onitsha, to flag off his campaign for the November 2025 off-cycle gubernatorial election in Anambra State,” Obi said.
“As always, politics for me is compassion and focusing on the measurable indices of development—education, health, and pulling people out of poverty. Caring for the poor,” he added.
The former governor, widely recognized for his reform-driven governance between 2006 and 2014, called on party members and supporters to prioritize peace and decorum throughout the campaign.
“I urge all our members to ensure that our campaign is devoid of name-calling, but strictly based on issues—security of lives and property, better education for our children, a stronger health sector, and support for small businesses,” he said.
The Anambra governorship election is scheduled for November 2025.
