By George Ozalla
Dr. George Moghalu, the Labour Party governorship candidate for Anambra State’s upcoming November 2025 election, has officially named Mrs. Ifeoma Veronica Okaro as his running mate. This strategic partnership is seen as a visionary move, leveraging Okaro’s extensive experience in education and community development.
Dr. Moghalu described Mrs. Okaro as a woman of unshakable integrity, seasoned educationist, tested leadership, and uncommon devotion to the public good, community, and church development. He emphasized that her selection was based on merit, extensive consultation, and her outstanding record in public service, education, and grassroots engagement.
Mrs. Okaro brings over four decades of service to the ticket. She currently serves as President of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Women Wing and is the immediate past Chairman of the Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC). Her contribution to education and community development have earned her national recognition, including the prestigious Presidential Award for Best Public Secondary School Administrator in Nigeria.
In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Okaro expressed gratitude and a deep sense of duty, stating that she pledged to mobilize women across the state and ensure an inclusive, people-focused campaign. Her selection has been widely applauded as a signal of the Labour Party’s commitment to gender inclusion, equity, and service-oriented leadership.
Labour Party chieftain Mr. OCN Okafor remarked: “The Moghalu–Okaro ticket presents a compelling vision for Anambra, as one rooted in experience, empathy, discipline, and development-focused governance. This is more than a campaign; it is a movement of hope.”
Mrs. Okaro is a former Principal special-grade in Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), widely regarded as the “Principal of all Principals” in Anambra, and a devoted Anglican from Ogbunike in Oyi LGA. The Moghalu-Okaro ticket is expected to bring a new wave of hope and development to Anambra State.
