Following simultaneous tripartite calls from stakeholders from Abia South, Abia Central and Abia North Senatorial Districts to Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, to run for the post of governor in Abia in 2027, Kalu has said he will respond soon.
DrumAfricanews reports that stakeholders from the aforementioned three senatorial districts had earlier endorsed Kalu for the office of governor of the state, expressing confidence in him to rescue Abia State and pursue inclusive governance and even development of the state.
A press statement from Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, explained that Kalu made the statement at a gathering of APC stakeholders and supporters in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on Sunday.
The statement further explained that Kalu urged the people to stay tuned for his official announcement, explaining that he had previously received similar calls from the 17 local government areas, and expressed gratitude for the endorsement.
“On your request to me to contest for governor, I have received the same request from several local governments; my response is going to be made available in a few weeks’ time.
“I want to thank you for finding me worthy. I will give my response to a larger body in the open where everyone who is not in this room will hear us. I will respond to your request. When that response comes, you will be happy.
“Make sure when I invite you, you come with those who are running for House of Assembly, Reps and Senate. That day, we will give them the platform to address our party people across Abia,” Kalu said.
Kalu also emphasised the party’s priority to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging all hands to be on deck.
“I greet everyone that came from various local governments today, everyone that supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda. May God bless you all.
“Everyone that wants the state to be good will enjoy the fruit of their labour. President Tinubu loves and supports us, so we will give back to him.
“The number one agenda is to make sure that the mandate of the president is renewed in 2027.”
