Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined other APC Chieftains in Abia State as they welcomed the Party Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Abia State today, January 24th, 2023. Rep. Kalu in an Interview earlier in the day had stated during his weekly program Ben Kalu Mandate that the visit of the Presidential Candidate will further unify the party in the State as they are working hard to ensure the party comes out victorious. He said: “We are working hard for any internal party crisis to be given…
It was an atmosphere of joy and jubilation as the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency stormed Item Community in continuation of his House-to-House Consultation with leaders and Stakeholders of various communities in Bende. Rep. Kalu made a first stop at Amaokwe Item where he was received at Amutu Amaokwe Item by community members who came out en masse as he showed up to consult with the leaders of Utu-Ogwu Community. The Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly and Member representing Bende North State Constituency, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu who accompanied the Representative while speaking to the community leaders…
As we race towards February 2023 the month of reckoning, the political arena in Bende Federal Constituency is overcrowded with more entertainers, theatrical performers, jesters and comedians, like never before. While fewer number of real party candidates are busy selling their candidacy and its attached resume to an appreciative electorate, there are others whose electoral campaign can be better described as Boys’ Scout Boot Camp exhibition. This group of candidates are very busy launching Kamekaze attacks on the only electoral candidate, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu who dared to showcase his track record, and restore hope to a parched political landscape…
The Campaign trail for the ongoing House-to-House Consultation by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu arrived Ozuitem Ward to meet with Leaders of the various communities. The Honorable Member who was joyfully received by the women and youths of Ozuitem with songs and dancing was accompanying by his entourage made up of the leadership and members of the Benjamin Kalu Campaign Council. While Speaking to the Community Leaders, Rep. Kalu expressed immense gratitude to the people of Ozuitem for continued love and support in the 2019 elections and throughout his administration. He added that a through the…
Leaders and members of the 74 communities in Ugwueke Ezeukwu Ward in Bende Federal Federal Constituency trooped out en-masse to receive the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu who was accompanied by the Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly Hon. Chijioke Chukwu and his entourage as he arrived at Ugwueke in continuation of his House-to-House Consultation with leaders and Stakeholders which he kicked off on the 4th of January, 2023. The Representative made his first stop at Ezeukwu where the leaders of the communities irrespective of Party affiliations warmly welcomed him with joyful atmosphere and…
In continuation of his consultation with stakeholders and community leaders in Bende Federal Constituency, Rep Benjamin Kalu visited the Uzuakoli Ancient Kingdom yesterday the 18th of January 2023 accompanied by members of the Benjamin Kalu Campaign Council. Rep Benjamin Kalu arrived Obi Ukwu in Umueze Amamba with his entourage to pay homage to the Conscience of Uzuakoli made up of elders of the Ancient Kingdom . The law maker was warmly received by the Elders who were visibly delighted to welcome him. While addressing the Elders, Rep Benjamin Kalu took time to enlighten them his achievements in the house and…
Ahead of his formal Campaign Flag-off, the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has continued his consultation across all communities and wards of the constituency to engage with stakeholders and leaders. Rep. Kalu who commenced the door to door visit in different communities of Bende on the 4th of January 2023, highlighted that the aim of the engagement is to hear directly from the people the impact of his representation in the last three years as well as conduct a necessary needs analysis as he prepares to go back to the House of Representatives. Amidst joyful celebrations, dancing…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received a Special Change of Command Exclusive Medal from one the Stakeholders of Item Community Chief Steve Ndukwe on behalf of his son, Commander Kelechi Ndukwe the first America-Nigerian Captain of a US Navy Ship who is currently the Executive Officer of USS HALSEY (DDG 97) in recognition for his outstanding performance at the House of Representatives. Chief Ndukwe while presenting the Change of Station Medal on behalf of the US guided Missile destroyer at his country home in Item applauded the Representative for the quality…
The crisis associated with leadership in Nigeria once again engaged the attention of scholars and politicians in the public lecture organised by the Bende Historical Society (BHS) in Bende yesterday. The public lecture with the title ‘Politics, Political Leadership and Community Development delivered by the fiery and cerebral University of Nigeria don Prof. Victor Ukaogo interrogated the reality of Community development and the culpability of the elite class in deepening the crisis of underdevelopment in the polity. The lecture choose to speak truth to power and it examined ways those in authority could be held accountable by their electors. Prof…
The All Progressive Congress in Bende Federal Constituency received over 200 members of the Labour Party from Uzuakoli Ward who decamped from the party ahead of the 2023 general elections today January 10th 2023. The group led by Comr. Bravo O. Ubah who was the Chairman Labour Party Uzuakoli Ward in Bende Federal Constituency in his speech appreciated the Representative for welcoming them with such open arms. He described the Honourable member as a good man who carries his people along in all he does while emphasizing that the good works of Rep. Kalu is evident to everyone in the constituency…