The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, has declared that he is confident of winning the November 8 election, provided the exercise remains free, fair, and devoid of vote-buying.
Speaking on Arise Television, Nwosu praised the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying it had rekindled public trust in the electoral process. “I am confident of victory because Ndi Anambra are eager for credible leadership. The only thing that can stop my victory is vote-buying. But with Prof. Amupitan now at INEC, I believe the process will be transparent,” he said.
Nwosu urged voters to turn out massively on election day and resist inducements, stressing that true democracy can only thrive through active participation. He said his move from the Labour Party (LP) to the ADC was due to issues in LP’s nomination process, adding that ADC represents a broad coalition of stakeholders from different political backgrounds. “ADC is a coalition of parties. The PDP forms a major part of it, while I came from Labour. My running mate, Chief Dr. Ndubisi Nwobo, was a PDP state chairman — it’s a true coalition of stakeholders working together,” he explained.
Drawing from over 30 years of private sector experience, Nwosu said his expertise in information and communications technology (ICT) would shape an efficient and digitally accountable government. He unveiled his seven-point agenda, codenamed SHEEEMS — Security, Health, Education, Economy, Environment, Management, and Social Welfare — with innovation at its core.
“What I’m bringing to the table is e-governance — e-security, e-health, e-tax, e-transportation, and e-commerce. Governance in Anambra must embrace technology,” Nwosu declared. He further pledged to serve only one term, asserting that four years is sufficient to achieve measurable development.
Nwosu promised to prioritise security and internally generated revenue (IGR) through a digital tax system that blocks leakages and improves transparency. “Anambra has immense commercial potential. We will modernise revenue collection and make it easier for residents to pay their taxes electronically,” he said.
He concluded by assuring voters that an ADC-led administration would be rooted in accountability, transparency, and people-centred governance. “In business, efficiency and accountability are key. In government, the same principles apply — only the objective changes from profit to public welfare,” Nwosu added.
