By Ikeugonna Eleke
One of the opponents of the governor of Anambra State in the forthcoming governorship election, and candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr John Nwosu, has expressed concern over the alleged derogatory words used against opponents by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo recently.
Soludo had while addressing supporters of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in a rally at Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, stated that urchins could not govern a state that produced prominent individuals.
The Governor was also quoted as saying that anyone promising to do one term to abide by the zoning formula in the state needed psychiatric evaluation of their brains.
But Nwosu, reacting to this, said the Governor had merely shown that “passing six is not passing sense”. He said by making that comment, Soludo was only trying to evade being held accountable for his failure in the state.
He said: ‘It is deeply concerning that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has resorted to name-calling, labeling, and stereotyping his political challengers — even going as far as suggesting they require psychiatric evaluation.
‘Such remarks reflect a growing anxiety and a clear realization that his time in office may be limited to a single term, largely due to his disappointing governance record.’
He said some candidates from same zone (Anambra South) as Soludo, including himself had pledged to do one term in honour of the state’s zoning arrangement, adding that it was a mark of statesmanship, integrity, and regional equity.
‘I, Nwosu, stand out as the only candidate who has sworn a public affidavit affirming commitment to serve a single term in office. This public oath is a testament to dedication, to fairness and the rule of law — values that should be celebrated, not mocked.
‘Rather than hurl insults at those offering Anambra People a better alternative, Governor Soludo should focus on explaining the shortcomings of his administration and why the promise of his tenure remains unfulfilled.’
He also mocked Soludo, saying that: ‘Indeed, Passing six is not passing sense. Anambra deserves e-government, not Soludo’s Archaic module.’
