By Seyi Babalola
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced Chief George Moghalu as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State election, effectively confirming Julius Abure’s leadership as the acknowledged LP National Chairman.
Moghalu, who came from the Abure-led group, won 573 votes to overcome his lone challenger, John Nwosu, who received 19 votes during the party’s primary on April 5 at the Finotel Hotel in Awka.
The procedure, which was overseen by INEC officials and election monitors, counted 649 delegates, with 601 accredited, 592 valid votes, and five invalid ballots.
The LP, in a congratulatory tweet on its official X (previously Twitter) page on Monday, celebrated Moghalu’s emergence by saying:
“Heartfelt congratulations to Chief Dr. George Moghalu on this historic victory! May your leadership and vision propel Anambra State to new heights. Congratulations also to the good people of Anambra State on this development!
“Kudos to Barr Julius Abure and his entire team for this victory. The Labour Party is marching forward with strength and determination. EluPee forward ever, backward never!”
However, the primary’s outcome deepened an already festering crisis in the party.