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Political Tension Eases As Kalu Dismisses Claims Of Blocking Otti’s APC Bid
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has denied allegations that he is preventing Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, from defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Kalu made this known on Friday while speaking to journalists at his residence in Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. He explained that his call for Otti to join the APC was driven purely by personal friendship and goodwill.
He stressed that claims suggesting he was working against Otti’s entry into the party were false, noting that he had no reason to obstruct the governor’s political choices.
“Even the claim that I want to block him from joining the APC is not true. If I were self-serving, I would have done so, but instead, I am the one inviting him,” Kalu said, adding that holding the office of governor is not the peak of ambition for people like him.
The Deputy Speaker further stated that his primary focus is attracting development to the Bende Federal Constituency. He added that decisions concerning his future political aspirations would be determined by the APC and the people of Abia State.
Kalu also reaffirmed his support for the creation of an additional state in the South East, saying it would place the region on equal footing with other geopolitical zones.
According to him, the creation of one more state in the South East would promote national unity, cohesion and overall development.
He also refuted reports that some of the road projects he facilitated for Bende had been abandoned, insisting that work on them was ongoing.
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