— VOWS TO REVIVE AGRICULTURE, CARE FOR THE ELDERLY, AND BUILD A PROSPEROUS ANAMBRA
The Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu, on Tuesday led his campaign train to Omor, Anaku, Umumbo, and Umuolum in Ayamelum Local Government Area, where he was received with overwhelming joy and solidarity from traditional rulers, community leaders, farmers, youths, and women. The visit, part of his ongoing grassroots engagement, underscored his firm belief that Ayamelum remains the heartbeat of Anambra’s agricultural strength and the foundation upon which the state’s food security can be rebuilt.
Addressing the jubilant crowd, Dr. Moghalu lamented that despite Ayamelum’s fertile lands and the blessing of the Omambala River, the area has suffered neglect due to poor road infrastructure, flooding, and lack of processing facilities. He decried the deplorable condition of the Otuocha–Anaku–Adani road, which has crippled farmers’ access to markets and hindered economic growth.
He assured that his administration, if elected, will implement a comprehensive Agricultural and Rural Renewal Plan that will focus on rural road rehabilitation, modern irrigation systems, flood control, establishment of agro-processing and storage centers, and revitalization of cooperative societies to empower farmers and create wealth.
Dr. Moghalu, while addressing the gathering, commended the efforts of the present administration but noted that their best is not enough, stressing that “you cannot give what you do not have.” He cited the example of the General Hospital in Anaku, originally built by former Governor Peter Obi, which was recently repainted and renamed Solution General Hospital.
According to him, the government claimed to have conducted several surgeries and recruited new staff, but credible reports from residents and health workers indicate that no such medical activities actually took place, describing it as mere cosmetic renovation without substance.
He further pledged to make healthcare and social welfare a top priority, announcing that his government will introduce free medical care for the elderly aged 65 years and above, as well as a monthly allowance for citizens aged 70 years and above to ensure dignity in their later years. He also reaffirmed his commitment to free and compulsory education at both basic and secondary levels, stressing that no child in Anambra should be denied access to quality education because of financial hardship. 
Reiterating his vision for a new Anambra, Dr. Moghalu declared that his mission is to restore the pride of the state through inclusive governance, economic revival, and social justice. “Anambra must feed itself again. Our farmers must be supported, our roads must be rebuilt, and our elders must be cared for,” he said. The people of Ayamelum responded with renewed faith in his leadership, describing him as the man with the heart, capacity, and integrity to deliver a better Anambra for all.
Johnson Okoye
Special Assistant on Media to the Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu
