Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Following the official announcement of the zoning formular of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 10th National Assembly, a frontline candidate for the Office of the Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has officially withdrawn from the race and has now declared his intention to run for the Office of Deputy Speaker in line with the party’s nomination. Rep. Kalu, stated this today in a press statement made available to the press. In the statement the Reps Spokesperson and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, extended his gratitude and appreciation to all who supported him while he vied for the…

The Leadership of the All Progressives Congress have announced the zoning formula for the leadership positions of the 10th Assembly. In a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka, the Party released the zoning arrangement after series of meetings with the National Working Committee and the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Statement reads; PRESS STATEMENT: NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ZONING FOR LEADERSHIP OF 10TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met today, Monday, May 8, 2023 to consider reports of consultations and meetings held with the President- Elect, His Excellency,…

Members of the Abia State House of Representatives Caucus have endorsed the Spokesperson of the House and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu as their Candidate for the position of Deputy Speaker for the 10th Assembly. The Caucus made this resolution after a meeting held on the 6th of May, 2023 in Abuja where there all adopted the Abia Lawmaker, Hon. Kalu as the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. Members of the Caucus present at the include; Hon. Amobi Ogah, Member-elect Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, Member-elect Isialangwa North and South Federal Constituency, Hon.…

It was a beautiful evening as Representatives gathered to join the Reps Spokesperson and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep Benjamin Kalu in an exclusive dinner in celebration of his birthday. Rep. Kalu who had earlier visited the Area 1 IDP Camp earlier in the day to celebrate this day expressed gratitude in the way he was celebrated by members of the Speakers and leaders across the Nation. He thanked them all for the heartfelt wishes and prayers made for him. Representatives present at the dinner include Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, Rep. Abubakar Nalaraba, Rep. Miriam Onuoha, Rep. Chinedu Ogah, Rep.…

Reps Spokesperson and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu took his birthday celebration to the Internally Displaced Persons Camp at Area 1, Abuja today, May 5th 2023. The Representative while speaking to the a correspondent during the visit expressed his pleasure celebrating such a special day with persons in the camp highlighting that such a day is not always for jamboree but also to reach out to citizens who need love and reassurance. Speaking to the persons at the camp, Rep. Kalu recalled his first visit to the four years ago upon his resumption into office and the…

Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu as the helmsman in the Green Chambers…. Whenever the biopic of Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, member HoR representing Bende Federal Constituency, is eventually scripted and produced, the most suited person to play the character of Hon. Benjamin would deservedly be, of course, Hon. Benjamin himself. This may be due to the rarity of the likes of the Hon. member in our present generation of political actors. As Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, makes his signature bold bid to the  leadership of the Green Chamber as the Speaker, he may have also inadvertently shaken the dilapidated and unstable…

When Brigadier – General Godwin Alabi-Isama wrote the epic work on Nigeria – Biafran war titled ‘The Tragedy of Victory…… with pictorial evidence of what General Obasanjo did not do but claimed he did in order corner some accolades for himself, little did he know that politicians with false pedigree will descend on Nigeria to rape the citizens with barefaced falsehood to hoodwink them. Brigadier Godwin probably believed just like any other person that victory should be sweet but to his chagrin, the Nigerian victory in 1970 has become a tragedy of sort that no one is willing or able…

Reps Spokesperson and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has celebrated Nigerians on this workers day, applauding them for their diligence and commitment to service in different sectors. In a message signed by the lawmaker, Rep. Kalu noted that despite the unique challenges faced by the nation, Nigerian workers have remained resilient in their productivity for the growth of the economy. He stated that the 9th House of Representatives did it’s best to protect the interests of the Nigerian workers and the 10th House will continue to preserve this. Rep Kalu all Nigerians workers to continue to put…

Political articulation and aggregation are part of the ingredients required for a formidable admixture in the political crucibles, mainly for the purpose of entrenching a well coordinated  program of action in the socio-political laboratory with a view to setting the agenda for good governance. Based on the afore stated, a major point of focus is the receptive perception of the target audience, whose interests and contributions are sacrosanct as the centrepiece of the social contract, cemented  on the foundation of offer and acceptance. Also, in a country with a rough estimate of over a 200 million people, public optics is…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House has extended his best wishes to the Abia APC Chieftain and former PENCOM Commissioner South East Chief. Dr. Nyerere Chinenye Anyim on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by the Spokesperson, he described the APC Chieftain as a noble servant-leader grounded in the integrity, selflessness, and humility which has formed his core values in leadership. He further described Chief Nyerere Anyim as a selfless leader who always puts the people first regardless. He appreciated the APC Chieftain’s contributions to the growth of the All Progressive…