Anambra Govt’s Security Outfit Arrests Labour Party Chairman For Campaigning For Moghalu

Party kicks, says unlawful arrest and detention of Hon. Charles Nwazojie a dangerous assault on democracy

The Campaign Organization of Dr. George Moghalu and Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro, the Labour Party Governorship and Deputy Governorship Candidates in Anambra State, has strongly condemned the unlawful arrest and detention of Hon. Charles Nwazojie, popularly known as Summer, the Labour Party Chairman for Njikoka Local Government Area.

The Organization made its position clear in a press statement signed Mr. Onyebuchi Okoye, the Special Assistant on Media to Dr. George Moghalu, dated 14th July 2025.

According to Mr. Okoye, Hon. Nwazojie’s only “offence” was encouraging citizens to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and mobilizing support for Dr. George Moghalu ahead of the November 8th 2025 Governorship Election.

“For fulfilling this basic civic duty, he was arrested, taken to Abagana Police Station, and unjustly detained, reportedly on the orders of operatives associated with the Agunechemba (Udo Ga Chi) security outfit,” Okoye fumed.

He noted clearly that the Labour Party paid the exorbitant sum of ₦50 million to the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) to meet all campaign publicity requirements.

“Therefore, there is no legal or moral basis for Hon. Nwazojie’s arrest and detention unless the true motive is to intimidate supporters and silence opposition voices through a state-sponsored outfit.

“This brazen act of political intimidation is not only shameful.

“It represents a dangerous slide into lawlessness and a calculated assault on democratic principles.

“At a time when insecurity continues to plague our communities, it is appalling that security agents are being used to target peaceful citizens for exercising their democratic rights.

“The Udo Ga Chi outfit, introduced barely a year before the election under the guise of protecting communities, is now being weaponized as a partisan militia used to suppress dissent, stifle political participation, and instill fear among the electorate.

“This misuse of power must be resisted by all lovers of democracy,” he stressed.

Okoye, therefore, called on the Commissioner of Police to intervene without delay by ordering the immediate and unconditional release of Hon. Charles Nwazojie and to commence a full investigation to ensure that this security outfit is not being converted into a political tool.

He also urge civil society organizations, traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders, and the international community to speak out against this creeping tyranny. Silence now will only embolden the forces of repression.

“Freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and political participation are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.

“No government or security agency has the authority to suppress them. Let it be known.

“Dr. George Moghalu and Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro stand firmly with the people of Anambra especially those who yearn for a future rooted in justice, dignity, and the rule of law.

“Their campaign is built on hope, not fear. On service, not oppression,” he added.

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