Labour Party candidate George Moghalu has explained his failure to win his own polling unit, citing the potent influence of poverty and vote-buying. According to an interview on Channels Television, Moghalu stated he refused to match the financial inducements offered by rivals, leading to his defeat.
Key Points:
Moghalu explicitly accused the ruling APGA party of being the main culprit behind vote-buying.
He claimed a commissioner was caught on camera purchasing votes in his constituency.
The candidate stated he could not afford and refused to participate in the financial inducement of voters.
He expressed sympathy for voters, noting many “succumbed to temptation” due to financial struggles.
Moghalu asserted the election results did not reflect the true will of the Anambra people.
He insisted he would have won a free and fair contest without monetary influence.
Official results show Moghalu finished fifth with 10,576 votes, while Soludo won in a landslide.
His testimony paints a stark picture of the economic pressures that can sway electoral outcomes, challenging the narrative of an untainted mandate.
Sources: Channels Television