The Labour Party governorship aspirant for the 8 November election, John Nwosu, has stated that Anambra State requires a practical governor, not a theorist, to address the leadership deficits facing the state.
Speaking to members of the Obidient Movement in Awka, Nwosu emphasized that the current task of improving the state is a collective effort, urging the group to prepare for the challenges ahead. He reminded them that Anambra would be the next battleground in the political struggle and highlighted the importance of their involvement.
Acknowledging the ongoing restructuring efforts both nationally and in Anambra, Nwosu noted that the state would serve as a test case in the upcoming election. He described the current state of affairs as unacceptable, citing widespread insecurity, crime, and violence plaguing the region. He stressed that Anambra needed practical leadership, a role he was ready to fill.
“Theory is not practical,” Nwosu stated. “Anambra needs practical leadership, and I am prepared to provide it.” He further urged the Obidient Movement to take action and work towards securing the state by constitutionally removing the current government to prevent further disaster.
Nwosu also outlined his vision for Anambra, which revolves around seven pillars of good governance: security, health, education, economy, enterprise, market, and social welfare. He emphasized the importance of unity within the movement, saying, “The Obidient Movement is Peter Obi, and Peter Obi is the Obidient Movement. He is our leader, and we are his disciples.”
Reflecting on the current state of Anambra under Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Nwosu expressed his dissatisfaction, calling it “an eyesore” with escalating crime and bloodshed. He criticized Soludo’s leadership, claiming that the state was worse off than when he inherited it. Nwosu recalled Soludo’s earlier statement in 2017 that “Anambra was not broken, so why fix it?” He contended that under Soludo, Anambra had regressed economically, particularly due to the ongoing insecurity.
He further criticized Soludo’s broken promises, including plans to transform Anambra into a hub like Taiwan and Dubai, and accused him of dismissing critics arrogantly. “Gov. Soludo has failed. Soludo has to go,” Nwosu declared. “Anyone supporting Soludo for a second term does not love Anambra.”
Nwosu called for the removal of Soludo’s government, stressing the need for practical leadership to overcome the challenges facing the state. He concluded, “We are in a marathon race to produce a new Nigeria. I believe firmly that a new Nigeria is imperative and possible! But we must start from home.” He criticized Soludo’s administration for its lack of true development, accusing it of misleading the public with cosmetic improvements to infrastructure while neglecting substantial, long-term progress.
