John Nwosu Flags Off Governorship Campaign, Vows to End Soludo’s ‘Pollution’ of Anambra

By Tony Okafor, Onitsha

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming Anambra State election, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, on Friday formally flagged off his campaign at All Saints Field, Onitsha, with a blistering critique of Governor Charles Soludo’s administration, describing it as “an all-round failure” and pledging to restore security, transparency, and economic vibrancy in the state.

Addressing party faithful, supporters, and dignitaries in attendance, Nwosu declared that the November 8 poll would be a decisive moment for Anambra, insisting that Soludo’s government had “failed on all fronts” — from security and development to respect for traditional institutions.

“Soludo’s ‘solution’ has turned governance into Soludo’s ‘pollution,’” Nwosu charged., adding ,“If he did not succeed in his first four years, he will not succeed in another four. Anambra is broken and in the worst possible shape under his watch.”

He accused the governor of fostering an insecure environment where “criminality and bloodletting” have become rampant, and of deploying “brutality to collect revenue,” leading to deaths and injuries among residents.

Unveiling his blueprint for governance, Nwosu outlined his Seven Pillars of Good Governance — Security, Health, Education, Economy, Enterprise, Markets, and Social Welfare (SHEEEMS) — which, he said, would be powered by technology and artificial intelligence to ensure efficiency and inclusivity.

On security, the ADC candidate promised to deploy high-tech infrastructure, including AI-powered facial recognition cameras, fingerprint systems, and well-equipped community vigilante units.

He vowed that within six months of taking office, peace would be restored across the state, with festivals, marriages, and community life returning to normal.

Nwosu pledged to abolish exploitative tax practices, restructure the revenue system, and cut tariffs and charges for transport operators, artisans, and petty traders by 30% from his first day in office.

“Our traders and small business owners are bleeding,” he said. “You will no longer pay to suffer.”

Our traders and small business owners are bleeding,” he said. “You will no longer pay to suffer.”

The ADC flagbearer also announced plans for a bursary scheme for indigent students, an upgrade of market infrastructure, and e-commerce training for traders.

He promised that the elderly and persons with disabilities would receive monthly welfare stipends.

He emphasised that his administration would operate an e-Government system, allowing citizens to track projects, monitor revenues, and access government services via their mobile phones — “a government that works at the speed of technology, not paperwork.”

Declaring the 2025 governorship election a “rescue mission,” Nwosu urged Ndi Anambra to unite and vote out Soludo’s administration.

“We must get involved and secure Anambra once again. This is not just a promise — it is a commitment to serve, not exploit; to listen, not intimidate; and to build a government you can trust, not fear,” he concluded.

The campaign flag-off was attended by Nwosu’s running mate, Sir Ndubisi Nwobu, party officials, and a cross-section of supporters, signalling the ADC’s determination to mount a formidable challenge in the November polls.