The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday officially presented Dr. George Moghalu as the party’s flagbearer for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election.
Obi, a former Anambra State governor reaffirmed in Onitsha venue of the party’s campaign flag-off, that among the candidates that will be contesting the 2027 presidency, he remains the most credible option, declaring that he will contest come 2027.
“Let me remind you that I am contesting for President in 2027, and I am serious about it,” Obi declared. “Everyone has the right to contest, but none of them has better credentials than I do. I have the backing of senators, representatives, and others who believe in my vision.”
Obi called on the people of Anambra State to rally behind Dr. Moghalu, describing him as a capable, compassionate leader.
“Governance for me is about empathy and compassion, about caring for the poor and petty traders — the same people the government taxes,” Obi said. “Dr. Moghalu is prepared to govern with those values in mind. I urge you to support him.”
He also debunked reports that he had defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress ,ADC, clarifying that the coalition with ADC was solely for the 2027 general election.
“I remain a Labour Party member, as are all our members at both state and national levels. We are here today for this symbolic flag-off of the campaign for our LP flagbearer, Dr. George Moghalu,” he stated.
