The governorship candidate of the Motion Alliance, AA, within the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election, Ozo Japhet Ezechukwu Nweke, has accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of working a solo govt.
Nweke, nonetheless, stated Soludo has carried out creditably in workplace, however the state nonetheless deserved various decisions and new methods that may enrich governance and strengthen democracy.
He acknowledged this in an unique interview with DAILY POST.
He stated that his resolution to run was borne out of the conviction that Anambra folks deserved inclusivity in authorities and must be offered with choices past the ruling celebration.
“I’m not saying Soludo as governor just isn’t doing effectively, however there may be nothing improper in having a number of decisions. We’re presenting to our folks totally different methods and methods of reaching our frequent objectives.
“I consider I’m positioned to convey out the most effective in governance. Anambra State wants governance of inclusivity, not alienation. We will bridge the hole between authorities and residents by making folks the centre of governance, not the opposite manner spherical,” he stated.
He dismissed zoning as a distraction, insisting it has no constitutional backing and solely serves to enthrone mediocrity.
Based on him, what the folks need just isn’t whose flip it’s to provide the governor however who will present infrastructure, high quality healthcare, higher schooling and a robust financial system.
“Folks in Anambra will not be reasoning right this moment based mostly on zoning; they’re reasoning based mostly on who will govern them effectively,” he argued.
On insecurity, Nweke stated his administration would scale back the menace by 80 % inside its first three months in workplace.
He linked insecurity to unemployment, pledging to roll out large agricultural initiatives that can create jobs and preserve youths engaged.
“When you may have the better share of our youths being employed, crime will robotically cut back as a result of most of what we see is crime of necessity,” he famous, including that routine criminals can be confronted with a strengthened safety equipment.
He expressed concern over vote shopping for, describing it as a twin evil that implicates each the client and the vendor.
“When you promote your vote, you haven’t any ethical authority to query failed infrastructure. The cash used to purchase votes is taken from the general public treasury. We should shun vote shopping for with all our may,” he warned.
On his financial agenda, the AA candidate stated agriculture would function the cornerstone of his plans to revamp the state.
He lamented that agriculture and manufacturing contribute solely about 20 % to Anambra’s GDP, pledging to boost the determine to no less than 40 to 50 % by deploying trendy expertise, new farming programs and a well-structured worth chain. “Agriculture will drive meals safety, jobs and prosperity in Anambra,” he affirmed.
Because the marketing campaign season intensifies, Nweke referred to as for civility amongst political actors and urged a return to issue-based campaigns.
“This contest just isn’t a do-or-die affair. Management just isn’t meant solely for the ruling celebration; it’s for each ruling and opposition. Allow us to tone down rhetoric that promotes violence and deal with easy methods to serve our folks higher,” he maintained.
