John Nwosu, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra, has sworn an affidavit to serve only one term of four years if elected.
Nwosu deposed the affidavit at the high court in Awka, the capital of Anambra, on Thursday.
The ADC governorship candidate is from Nnewi, Anambra south senatorial district — the same zone as Chukwuma Soludo, the incumbent governor who is seeking re-election.
Anambra operates an informal zoning arrangement that rotates the governorship among its three senatorial districts.
Nwosu promised to serve only one term to complete the tenure of the southern zone.
“I am aware that there is a rotation of the office of the Governor of Anambra State among the three senatorial zones, namely Anambra North, Anambra Central and Anambra South based on equity, natural justice and good governance,” the affidavit reads.
“That the South senatorial zone currently occupying the seat of governor of Anambra State has only one term of four years remaining of the term of office due to the South senatorial zone and thereafter, it shall be the turn of Anambra Central zone to nominate a candidate for the office of governor of Anambra State for eight years, before the office rotates to the North senatorial zone.”
Speaking after he deposed the affidavit, Nwosu said four years is sufficient to “transform” the state.
“I came into the race to serve, not to rule. I have publicly made the commitment before and has now legally sealed it before the court. Four years is enough to transform Anambra if there is sincerity of purpose,” he added.
The governorship election in the state is scheduled for November 8.
