Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has urged Anambra citizens and political candidates to guarantee a peaceful and transparent electoral process during the state’s governorship election on November 8, 2025.
On Wednesday, Obi addressed media at his home in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, and urged locals to exercise their democratic and civic rights in large numbers.
The former Anambra governor urged political actors to uphold the rule of law and prioritize the state’s peace and security, emphasizing that politicians must pursue their interests within the framework of the law.
He said, “My interest in this Anambra 2025 governorship election is a peaceful process before, during, and after the exercise. I want a peaceful, free, and fair election. This election is for Ndi-Anambra, and anyone who wins, wins for the development of the state.
“All the contestants, including the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, and my party’s candidate, Chief George Moughalu of the Labour Party, are my friends.
“But I will vote for the candidate of my party, and I urge every other voter-card-carrying resident in Anambra State to go out and vote for the candidate of their choice.”
Obi urged the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to follow their constitutional obligations by maintaining impartiality and professionalism throughout the election process.
Chronicle NG had reported that the INEC had declared full readiness for the governorship election slated for Saturday, November 8, 2025, across the 5,718 wards across the state.
During a stakeholders meeting in Awka, the commission’s chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated that approximately 24,000 ad hoc staff will be deployed, while approximately 540 journalists have been accredited to cover the election.
He also added that the commission is fully committed to the governorship poll in accordance with its commitment to credible and inclusive elections.
He stated that the Commission has been carrying out a comprehensive plan of activities encompassing logistics, technology, training, stakeholder engagement, and security coordination, including the conduct of a mock accreditation exercise across selected polling units in three senatorial districts of the state on Saturday.
According to the electoral umpire, 16 candidates from 16 political parties are running for governor in an effort to unseat incumbent Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, who is also running for reelection on the APGA platform.
