- Moghalu said Soludo’s remark about one-term pledges shows desperation and insults the intelligence of Anambra’s electorate.
- He noted that leadership is not a birthright and reminded Soludo that second terms are earned through performance.
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Anambra, George Moghalu, has accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of insulting the people of the state.
Moghalu’s accusation followed Soludo’s remarks at a political rally in Ekwulobia, where he described politicians pledging a single term in office as mentally unstable.
The governor also allegedly referred to citizens as “street urchins”, a comment Moghalu described as reckless and unbecoming of a leader.
In a statement by his campaign organisation on Sunday, Moghalu condemned Soludo’s utterances, saying the governor had chosen to insult the electorate instead of addressing governance failures.
“Rather than speak to the real challenges facing Ndi Anambra, Governor Soludo has chosen to insult the sensibilities of the electorate in an apparent show of desperation,” the statement read.
He said Soludo must be reminded that leadership is not a birthright, as the Nigerian constitution allows an elected official to serve only one term if desired.
“A second term is earned through performance, not demanded as an entitlement,” Moghalu said.
He added, “Nelson Mandela is still regarded as the father of democracy in Africa. Guess what, Mr Soludo — he served only one term.”
Moghalu, a former managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, said Soludo has failed to deliver on his “Africa Dubai Taiwan” agenda nearly three years into office.
“Let him show us one foreign investment he has attracted to Anambra,” he said.
“Why has insecurity escalated under his watch, with a disturbing rise in killings and kidnappings even in the state capital? What are his visible and verifiable achievements in education, health, job creation, and infrastructure?”
Moghalu described Soludo’s tone as panic-driven, noting that his verbal attacks betrayed a fear of accountability and rising opposition.
“For someone who once claimed he is not contesting with anyone, Governor Soludo’s outburst reeks of fear — fear of a people rising and fear of a credible alternative,” he said.
He further said Soludo’s comments dishonoured the legacy of Anambra’s founding fathers, including Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Chinua Achebe, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Alex Ekwueme, and Nwafor Orizu.
“They would be turning in their graves at the mockery being made of the governorship seat today,” Moghalu added.
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