Speaking on National Television, Ezenwafor described his relationship with Soludo as longstanding and cordial.
“I can assist him. I have been assisting him before; he is my friend. I brought him to work in Anambra,” he said.


The PDP candidate revealed that he encouraged Soludo to contest the governorship while serving as Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Willie Obiano.


“I convinced Soludo to contest the election in the first instance when I was Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano. He came, he did well, and there is no perfect person,” Ezenwafor added.

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While acknowledging criticisms regarding security in the state, the PDP candidate commended Soludo and his team for being proactive.


He advised the governor to prioritise inclusivity and strengthen security operations.


“Soludo and his security team are working. We have competent security chiefs in Anambra. I will advise His Excellency, Governor Soludo What they need is better equipment, and insecurity will end. I believe he will do more.

“I have called to congratulate him, but if he doesn’t do well, I will speak. I will advise Governor Chukwuma Soludo to run an inclusive government so that Anambra will be very safe and prosperous,” Ezenwafor said.

Addressing allegations of vote-buying during the election, Ezenwafor described the claims as exaggerated.


“That’s their opinion. I intend to challenge in court whether vote-buying is not election rigging. Almost five political parties engaged in vote-buying. If you remove the five, you will find me. I did not buy votes.

“Even my party agents were taken by the state executives to work for another party. But Anambra people have spoken; we will allow Governor Soludo to finish his four years,” he stated.


Ezenwafor also dismissed claims that he ran as a placeholder, attributing his electoral performance partly to an alleged assassination attempt.