The immediate past Director General of the National Inland Waterway Authority (NIWA), Dr George Moghalu on Tuesday, put to rest, the speculations about his next political move.
Speaking to journalists in his Nnewi country home, Dr Moghalu confirmed that he would run for the 2025 governorship election of Anambra State.
The announcement has fueled anxiety in many camps of Anambra 2025 Governorship election hopefuls.
Responding to an inquiry from journalists who besieged him on the issue and also the pervading insinuation that he has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the former NIWA boss confirmed his interest in running for the governorship seat.
He however kept mum on the issue of the party platform, saying he was still consulting.
“Yes, I am interested in vying for the governorship of Anambra state. But I must stress that I am not desperate.
“Power belongs to God and He gives to whoever pleases Him at any time. If it pleases Him, using the people of Anambra State to make me their Governor, well, to Him be the glory.
“I am willing and ready to serve,” he added.
When reminded of the experience of the last governorship primary of APC in the state which has remained unresolved and had dragged on till the Supreme Court; and if he’s confident that the party will get it right this time, the former NIWA boss said he was still consulting widely.
Moghalu pointed out that two issues are germane and usually critical in every election; that is the candidate and the platform.
Consequently, he was taking his time to choose the platform to use this time around.
According to him, “I am still consulting widely, across party lines.”
Taken up to assess the APC-led Federal Government, in view of the festering economic difficulties being faced by the citizens, Moghalu pointed out that despite not having the mandate to speak on behalf of the Federal Government, Nigerians need to be a little more patient.
“I sincerely acknowledge that things are quite rough presently, and even the government acknowledged it. However, a plan/program is being put in place to see if they alleviate the difficulties and address the challenges. That’s why there are governmental interventions,” he said.
On the mounting insecurity in the country, especially the Southeast geopolitical zone, the Guber hopeful described it as “a major concern, especially when viewed from the angle of the colossal damage it has visited on the people, the zone and nation.
He said; “It’s difficult to expect outside investors to come to invest in an area that is not secure. Security is the primary responsibility of any government in concert with the citizenry. Both have roles and duties.”
