Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu paid a courtesy visit to the Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial Zone, Sen. T.A Orji at his Umuahia home  on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 The lawmaker went down memory lane recalling his role in his emergence as the Chairman of Local Government in 2003 under Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu, Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Chieftaincy Affairs and finally Senior Special Adviser on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and International Affairs between 2007 and 2011, and how…

Ahead of the 2023 general elections to hold on the 25th of February and 11th of March 2023, the All Progressives Congress in Bende Federal Constituency have held successful meetings hosted by the Member representing the Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu The meeting which was held at Agbamuzu Bende on the 3rd  of February was attended by members and leaders of the party across all the wards with representatives from the different factions coming together to unite as one in the constituency. Speaking at the meeting, the host Rep. Benjamin Kalu thanked the leaders…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu paid a courtesy visit to the Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika who also doubles as his inlaw at his Ovim country home in Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Speaking to the Former Chief of Army Staff, the Representative stated that he had come to pay him a well deserved honour irrespective of family ties as one of the key stakeholders not just for his senatorial zone and the region but also the nation at large…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu paid a courtesy visit to the Former Chief of General Staff of Nigeria and Commodore in the Nigerian Navy, Okoh Ebitu Ukiwe (Rtd) at his country home in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State, today, February 1st, 2023. The Representative was accompanied by Stakeholders from Bende, Chief Sydney Dike (Ocho Igbo Ndu), Engr. Chief Stephen Ndukwe, and some members of the Benjamin Kalu Movement. Chief Dike who preformed the traditions of breaking the kola nut, introduced the Representative to the Rtd. General while…

The Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu rounded up his House-to-House Consultation Group with Community Leaders across communities in the 13 wards of Bende Federal Constituency on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Bende Town which also happens to be his ward. The Honorable Member was received with a resounding ovation by the massive crowd who trooped to Bende Central School singing, dancing and chanting his name in expression of how proud he has made them. The Community Leaders which includes the Chairmen, Women and Youth Leaders were all on ground as Rep. Kalu…

The Northern Friends Neighborhood Association in Bende Federal Constituency have endorsed the Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu as their sole Candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the forthcoming elections. The leaders made this declaration as they paid the representative a courtesy call in his hometown at Agbamuzu, Bende today January 29, 2023. The Association which is a community of northerners in the state was represented by the delegation led by the Chairman, Ahmed Saidu. Alhaji Saeedu Umar, Patron. Alhaji Salis Idris, Secretary and Alhaji Manu Muhammad, Adviser. Speaking on behalf of the delegates, The Secretary of the…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu arrived Igbere ward today January 28,2023 as he continued meeting with leaders and stakeholders of communities across Bende Federal Constituency. The Representative was received with loud cheers, songs of praise and dancing by Igbere community members who were visibly excited to welcome him to the community. Rep. Kalu while speaking to the leaders expressed gratitude in the ovation given to him, adding that Igbere is a place he has always considered as a second home and they have never failed to show him immense love and support. He went further to thank…

It was another day of joy and jubilation as Umuimenyi Nkpa community leaders came out en masse to welcome the Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (OGANKPA NDI NKPA) who has been on a house-to-house consultation tour with leaders and stakeholders of all the communities across Bende Federal Constituency. Nkpa leaders, where the likes of the Fmr. Chief Justice of Abia State, Justice Sunday Imoh( Rtd), Chief Innocent Ochiobi a.k.a Picolo and other personalities took time to appreciate his outstanding representation, they expressed gratitude to him for working for Nkpa even when Nkpa did not vote for him…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has commiserated with the Abia State Government over the death of Gubernatorial Candidate and Former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne. The Representative in his condolence message expressed shock and sadness over the death of the late professor describing him as an accomplished academician and a great Abian who has achieved so much for himself. Rep. Kalu prayed for God to grant his soul eternal rest while praying comfort and strength to his immediate family as they go through this very difficult…

A constituent from Lodu Imenyi in Bende Local Government by name Engr. Nnadozie Ekwereonu has appreciated the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu for his outstanding representation and the landmark projects he attracted across communities in Bende specifically for the Eme Nkpa Bridge which has saved the Nkpa people a lot of suffering. Engr. Nnadozie who flew in from Lagos to present the gifts to the Honorable Member at his country home in Bende stated that he is immensely proud of the work Rep. Kalu has done for the Bende people and his achievements so far. In his…