By Tony Okafor
In just one week, Anambra State will once again stand before history. Next Saturday, November 8, the people will go to the polls to choose who will lead them for the next four years. The choice they make will echo far beyond election day — it will shape the destiny of the state and its people.
The campaign season has been full of promises and passionate speeches. Parties have made their cases, and candidates have toured communities seeking support. But amid the colours, slogans, and crowds, one question remains: What have the people truly decided?
Will Anambra’s voters yield to the old temptations of vote buying and sentiment? Or will they rise above the lure of quick gain to vote for character, competence, and capacity?
The time for reflection is now. Elections should not be about sharing rice or money, but about securing the future.
The RAZOR believes that this election offers Anambra a rare opportunity to get it right. It is a moment to strengthen democracy, renew faith in leadership, and demand accountability from those seeking to govern. The power does not lie with politicians or godfathers — it lies with the people, in their thumbs and their conscience.
Anambra has come a long way — from a state of innovators and entrepreneurs to one facing deep developmental challenges. The next four years must focus on rebuilding security, restoring education, empowering the youth, and reviving local economies. Only visionary and people-driven leadership can deliver this.
Next Saturday, as you stand before the ballot box, remember that your vote is not just a choice — it is your voice, your power, your future. Vote with courage, not fear. Vote with conviction, not emotion. Vote for peace, progress, and purposeful leadership.
Anambra’s future is in your hands. Choose wisely — for the future is not for sale.
