Anambra Guber: Moghalu Declares 7days Campaign Break over Onitsha Traders Shooting

By Praise Chinecherem

Labour Party Candidate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra state, Dr George Moghalu has announced one week suspension of his campaigns over alleged killing of pregnant woman and three others in main market, Onitsha.

Moghalu who disclosed this in a statement said the move was a mark of respect and solidarity with the grieving families and entire people of the state.

He said the decision has nothing to do with politics, but a time of mourning, reflection, and recommitment towards ending bloodshed in the state.

The statement reads, “I received with deep shock and profound sadness the heartbreaking news of the killing of four innocent citizens, including a pregnant woman, at the Onitsha Main Market, Emeka Offor Plaza axis, allegedly by operatives of the government-backed OCHA Brigade.

“From Udogachi to Aka Ọdọ, and now Ocha Bridge, Anambra has been witnessing a disturbing pattern of killings and violence. This is no longer governance; this is tragedy.

“For the past three years, our state has been drowning in negative headlines—killings, bloodshed, kidnapping, and fear everywhere.

“Our people no longer feel safe going to the market, walking the streets, or even sitting in their own homes.

“We are now living on a battlefield, where citizens are gunned down not by criminals in the bush, but by those wearing government uniforms.

“This is not the Anambra of our dreams. How long shall we continue like this? How long shall the lives of our people be wasted by a government that has no compassion, empathy, or conscience?

“A government that cannot protect its citizens has no moral right to ask for their votes.

“I condemn, in the strongest terms, this reckless use of force in collecting levies. Let it be known that under a Labour Party government, such barbarity will never be tolerated.

“No government agency will bear arms, aside from vigilantes. Security will not mean oppression. Government will not arm thugs in uniforms against its own people. We will value life, protect dignity, and restore peace.

“November 8 is the moment of truth. This election is our opportunity to say, “Enough is enough.” Ndi Anambra must make a bold statement with their votes.

“This government may come again with money to buy votes, but remember—every vote sold becomes tomorrow’s hardship, tears, and blood. We must not allow this cycle to continue.

“As a mark of respect and solidarity with the grieving families and Ndi Anambra, I am suspending my community and market campaign tours for one week.

“This is not a time for politics; it is a time to mourn, reflect, and recommit ourselves to ending this bloodshed.

“My heart goes out to the families of the victims. I share in their grief and pray for God’s comfort in this very painful time.”