BY JULIET NONYELUM
Abuja
The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has called on political actors, parties and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns as the state prepares for its governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.
In a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by its Interim President, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, and Secretary Princess Ekwi Ajide, LAJA warned that name-calling, mudslinging and divisive rhetoric could overheat the political atmosphere and make the electioneering period volatile.
“As the political atmosphere begins to heat up, we call on political actors, parties and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns that focus squarely on the needs of Ndi Anambra from education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, to job creation,” the statement said.
“Our people deserve a campaign season rooted in ideas, vision, and policy direction rather than mudslinging, propaganda or divisive rhetoric,” it added.
The group also expressed concern over rising insecurity and alleged misconduct by members of state task forces and security outfits in Anambra, warning that such incidents had dented public confidence in institutions set up to safeguard lives and property.
“Beyond politics, our attention has also been drawn to the recurring reports of security breaches and alleged misconduct by some members of state task forces and security outfits. These incidents have not only created fear among residents but have also dented public confidence in institutions set up to safeguard lives and property,” the statement noted.
LAJA urged the Anambra State Government to ensure transparency and professionalism in the recruitment, training and deployment of personnel into security outfits to prevent the infiltration of criminal elements or those prone to abuse of power.
It also demanded justice for victims of unlawful actions by security agents, stressing that impunity must never be allowed to fester.
“A clear message must be sent that no individual or group is above the law,” LAJA said, pledging to continue playing its role in holding power accountable, shaping narratives and amplifying the voices of Ndi Anambra.
The group said with collective effort, Anambra could set a benchmark for responsible politics and effective governance.
