?John Nwosu assures Ndi Anambra as he receives flag as governorship candidate

By CHIDI MATTHEW NWACHUKWU

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Ralph Nwosu, has stated that rather than focusing on real solutions, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu?s administration is playing politics with monetary policy.

Nwosu stated this on Monday in Abuja during the presentation of the party?s certificate of return and flag to its Anambra governorship candidate, John Chuma Nwosu.

He called on the President to preserve the independence of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and prioritise the empowerment of local businesses.

?You cannot build a strong economy on manipulated figures. Truth is essential for any meaningful recovery. Let the Central Bank be,? he said.

According to Nwosu, continued political interference in monetary policy could further harm the nation?s economy.

"Mr. President, we urge you to allow the Central Bank to remain truly independent. You can play politics in many areas, but not with the financial system," he said.

Nwosu noted that manipulating figures to suit political interests only deepens the economic crisis.

He also expressed concern over the state of the economy, citing a soaring poverty rate of about 75 percent, unchecked inflation, and widespread insecurity.

He also lamented that local contractors remained unpaid despite the government's claims of clearing foreign debts, with domestic debts ballooning to over N100 trillion.

?Our local debts have risen above N100 trillion. Local contractors are suffering, businesses are shutting down. Yet the money meant to support them is being withheld. On paper, things may look okay, but in reality, we?re below ground zero,? he said.

Nwosu recalled Tinubu's role in the 1993 pro-democracy struggle and expressed disappointment that current developments betray the ideals they once stood for.

He urged the President to ensure free and fair polls, particularly in the upcoming by-elections and the Anambra gubernatorial race.

?INEC will soon announce dates for by-elections. After that comes Anambra. Some of our young men are ready to contest. Let there be a level playing field.

?Let?s change the narrative the APC has created over the years. Democracy must be allowed to thrive,? he said.

Speaking to journalists during the event, the ADC's governorship candidate, John Chuma Nwosu, pledged to run an administration rooted in transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable development if elected.

He expressed commitment to listening to the people's voices, upholding their rights, and delivering dividends of democracy to every corner of Anambra State.

"We are conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra," he said. "We are committed to building a government anchored on transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable development."

Nwosu also extended appreciation to his supporters, while calling for unity among all Anambra people regardless of political affiliation.

?To all who supported this journey, we thank you. To those who did not, we extend a hand of fellowship. Now is the time to come together for the good of all?most especially, for the good of Ndi Anambra,? he said.

Nwosu also stated that the state now has a credible alternative to the current administration.

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