The LP governorship candidate, Chief George Moghalu at his Uruagu Ward 1 polling unit during the election
Labour Party’s governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying and voter apathy in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election.
Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi, Moghalu attributed the low voter turnout to a growing loss of confidence in the electoral process.
He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to live up to its responsibility of ensuring a credible and transparent election.
“I haven’t heard of any major glitches so far,” Moghalu said. “As we continue to monitor the process, we’ll be able to assess it better. In terms of voting, there’s improvement compared to previous elections, but I can’t say it’s free and fair. Once you monetize the process, you weaponize poverty—so what’s free about it?”
The Labour Party candidate lamented that voter apathy has become a worrying trend, describing it as a “manifestation of people’s loss of confidence in the system.
“INEC must keep improving the process,” he added. “I’m worried—not just for myself, but for the entire process that should help create a stable environment to strengthen our democracy.”
