The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday flagged off it’s campaign for the September 26 local government election in Enugu State, with a charge on the members to work towards the victory of the party in the exercise.

Chairman of the party in Enugu State, Dr. Johnpaul Anih, accompanied by members of the State Working Committee, officially inaugurated the party’s campaign in Aninri local government and in support of its chairmanship candidate in the area, Edward Onu Nwonye, and other councillorship candidates.

At the event, which attracted a massive crowd of party faithful, supporters, youths, women and community leaders, Johnpaul Anih expressed confidence in the party’s chances of recording a landslide victory in the local government elections.

He described the overwhelming turnout as a clear indication that the people had embraced the NDC as the credible alternative capable of delivering purposeful leadership at the grassroots.

He urged party members to remain united, disciplined and focused throughout the campaign period, emphasising that victory could only be achieved through hard work, peaceful engagement and sustained grassroots mobilisation.

Dr. Anih also issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), cautioning the party against any attempt to intimidate voters, manipulate the electoral process, or disrupt the peaceful conduct of the elections.

According to him, “the era of using threats, coercion and electoral malpractice to influence election outcomes is over”, even as he insisted that the people of Enugu State were determined to defend their votes and ensure that their collective will prevailed at the polls.

He called on the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) and security agencies to provide a level playing field for all political parties and to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair, transparent and credible manner.

The NDC State Chairman assured the electorate that the party’s candidates possess the competence, integrity and vision required to transform governance at the grassroots and deliver quality representation through people-oriented policies and programmes.

In a remark, the NDC chairmanship candidate for Aninri Local Government Area, Edward Onu Nwonye, appreciated the state leadership of the party for its unwavering support and confidence in his candidacy.

He pledged to run an inclusive and development-driven administration if elected, promising to prioritize infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, agriculture and rural development.

The Chairman of the party in Aninri LGA, Stephen Ajah thanked the state leadership and assured of victory come September 26 elections.