Chief Dr George Moghalu and his running mate, Mrs Okaro
By Chinedum Treasure
George Moghalu Campaign Organization (GMCO) has condemned what it described as disgraceful, politically-sponsored and contrived “vote of no confidence” passed against Labour Party (LP) Deputy Governorship candidate, Mrs Ifeoma Okaro.
Okaro, President, Anambra State Association of Town Unions, (ASATU) Women’s Wing, was on June 2, 2025 unveiled as running mate to Chief Dr George Moghalu ahead November 8 governorship election.
However, ASATU during its monthly meeting rejected the choice of Mrs Okaro as Deputy Governorship candidate.
But GMCO, in a statement by Director of Media & Publicity, Dr Ikenna Agu described the rejection as assault not only on Okaro but on Anambra womanhood, principles of democracy and freedom of association and political choice.
The group insisted that Okaro remained woman of sterling character, remarkable intellect and irrefutable credibility with commitment to grassroots empowerment, rural development and gender equity.
It urged people of the State to reject what it referred to as dangerous politics of intimidation, just as it challenged Governor Charles Soludo to publicly distance himself from same or risk being labeled an accomplice.
The statement reads in part: “The attention of the George Moghalu Campaign Organization (GMCO) has been drawn to a disgraceful and politically-sponsored charade conducted on June 5, 2025 under the physical supervision of the Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Ify Obinabo.
“The Organization condemns in the strongest possible terms this shameful attempt to malign a noble woman who has given her life in service to her State.
“We see through the lies, the stage-managed assembly, and the orchestrated drama—a desperate attempt to distract Ndi Anambra from the truth that Soludo has failed the people and that change is inevitable.
“We call on Ndi Anambra to reject this dangerous politics of intimidation, fear, and division. Anambra is not a conquered territory, and our women are not pawns on anyone’s political chessboard.
“We urge our mothers, sisters, and daughters to rise in defence of one of their own. The smear campaign against Mrs Okaro is a smear campaign against every woman who aspires to lead, speak, and stand tall in the face of oppression.
“Furthermore, we challenge Prof Charles Soludo to publicly distance himself from this charade or risk being labeled an accomplice in this reprehensible political ambush.
“To Mrs Ifeoma Veronica Okaro, we say, hold your head high. Your courage in the face of adversity is inspiring. Your resolve has unsettled the enemies of progress, and that is a badge of honor.
“The mud they throw at you will not stick; instead, it confirms to Ndi Anambra that you are a threat to the status quo of impunity.
“To the people of Anambra, we say: do not be distracted. The November 8 election is a referendum on competence, vision, humility, and leadership that serves.
“The Moghalu-Okaro ticket represents the new dawn Ndi Anambra have yearned for—a ticket built not on political godfatherism or propaganda, but on service, sincerity, and sacrifice.
“We assure Ndi Anambra that the George Moghalu Campaign Organization remains resolute, focused, and unshaken.
“No amount of propaganda, harassment, or character assassination will derail our mission to restore good governance, dignity, and economic prosperity to our beloved State.
“Finally, we warn all political actors, especially those in the corridors of power, to desist from further attacks on our Deputy Governorship candidate.
“We shall no longer tolerate the abuse of government structures to suppress opposition voices.”
