Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The Forum of South East Professors and Professionals (FOSEPP) has commended  President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the NWC of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for not just zoning the  position of Deputy Speaker to the South East but for nominating a credible son and representative of the zone, Hon. Ben Kalu to the said position. This was communicated in a release made available to news men at the close of their quarterly meeting held in Enugu midweek. In the release signed by the convenor and President of the Forum, Professor Victor Ukaogo, the Secretary Professor (Mrs) Florence Orabueze and …

As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its next President and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the search for a competent Chief of Staff has become a pressing concern. The role of Chief of Staff is pivotal in managing the President’s affairs and ensuring the smooth running of the office of the Presidency. Finding the right person for the job is paramount, and usually marks the difference between a successful or ineffective administration. One name that has emerged as a leading contender for the position is Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila is a member of…

Following the recent announcement on the zoning formula for the Leadership of the 10th Assembly by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its aftermath. The Center for Excellence and Performance in Governance have reacted to some comments by unknown and unregistered groups sponsored to cast aspersions on the candidates nominated by the leadership of the APC. The convener, Henry Onyema Madubuike highlighted this in a statement made available to the press, saying that the faceless group is sponsored by jealous and desperate politicians who are out to destroy the Southeast for their selfish reasons. He added that the loyalty of…

Following the official announcement on the zoning formula for the 10th National Assembly Leadership, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) appreciated the Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for nominating Reps Spokesperson and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu for the Office of the Deputy Speaker. In a statement signed by the Secretary in the Southeast, Comr. Frank Eme Orji, the association thanked the party for deeming it fit to choose a man of competence and capacity to represent the Southeast in the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives. They highlighted that the performance of…

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…