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 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…
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…