By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, Mr John Nwosu, has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for regularising the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

He described the prompt recognition of the party’s national leadership as a major democratic gesture for Anambra voters, saying that the development came as a much needed relief at a time the electorate were searching for a credible alternative.

Nwosu who stated this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday noted that Anambra State voters have found themselves in a similar political circumstance as was in 2003, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its leadership grew wanton with impunity as the only platform.

He said, “If you recall, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) appeared as the alternative, and Anambra people embraced the party with both hands. Now, 24 years down the line, the same APGA has become inebriated with power and has started treating the people with disdain.

“But, as the light of the nation, God has remembered the state again. And, INEC has demonstrated patriotic impartiality by regularising the leadership of ADC.

“So, I can tell you that the coalition of patriotic opposition politicians would gather in Anambra to begin the journey of national rescue.”

Nwosu however dismissed claims in some quarters that the electoral umpire was merely playing a script to set up ADC for judicial destruction, saying that conspiracy theories do not have a place in the exercise of democratic rights and responsibilities.

While expressing confidence that his SHEEEMS Agenda resonate with the needs of Anambra State at this point in time, he insisted that his strategy for curbing insecurity remains foolproof with its technological reinforcement.

The ADC flag bearer added: “There is no hidden agenda. ADC has come to be; all necessary documentation has been done, and the commission has done what it should. Voters now have a credible alternative to the old spoilt platforms that have been taking the masses for a ride.

“On November 8, Anambra people will have room enough to exercise their franchise and elect their governor, a servant leader and not arrogant mischief makers and opportunists.

“This thing that INEC has done will force all political parties to pursue campaigns based on issues that are relevant to the people.”