Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has enjoined all Abians not to despair in the midst of all the sociopolitical, economic challenges facing them but remain optimistic in the possibility of a better future. The deputy speaker made the plea while rejoicing with the government and the people of Abia on the occasion of 32nd anniversary of the State Abia, God’s Own State, was created on August 27, 1991 by the government of former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida out of old Imo State, south east, Nigeria. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Levinus…
Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu today decorated his police orderly, Suleiman Mohammed who was formerly an Inspector and now an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). ASP. Mohammed who served at the Kaduna Command between 2017 to 2019 and was mobilized into the Special Protection Unit (SPU) in 2019. He currently serves as the orderly to the Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Kalu was assisted by the Commanding Officer SPU Base 20 of the National Assembly, CSP Usman Abdullahi Machina and other senior officers as he congratulated the ASP on his new rank.
Udora Orizu writes that within a short span of time in office, the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has proven to be a leader beyond party affiliations but for all. Max De Pree, the author of the book Leadership is an Art, once wrote, “the first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” The above quote resonates with the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, who has proven that to…
Umuahia, 22nd August, 2023 In a decisive legal judgment, the Election Petition Tribunal has ruled in favour of Hon. Benjamin Kalu, dismissing the case brought by Mr. Frank Chinasa challenging the credentials and qualifications of Hon. Benjamin Kalu to contest in the just concluded National Assembly elections conducted February 25th, 2023. The tribunal’s ruling marks a significant milestone in upholding the integrity of the electoral process and confirming the legitimacy of Hon. Benjamin Kalu’s electoral win. The tribunal carefully considered the evidence presented by both parties and determined that the allegations made by Mr. Frank Chinasa were unsubstantiated. The Chairman…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has felicitated the Lead Pastor, Streams of Joy International, and Convener of Global Prayer Platform, New Seasons Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), Pastor Jerry Eze on his 41st birthday. Kalu in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu praises God for Eze’s Pastoral call through which the gospel is being expanded across across the globe. He noted that for many years, Pastor Eze has remained committed, impacting lives and restoring lost souls to the Kingdom of God. Kalu expressed gratitude to the…
Action Alliance candidate for Bende federal constituency, Abia State in the February 2023 general elections, Ifeanyi Igbokwe has distanced himself from the ill-fated struggle to upturn the peoples mandate for the deputy speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu at the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting at Umuahia, the State capital. Appearing on a Radio programme on Rapid FM in Umuahia after filing a withdrawal motion on notice before the tribunal, Igbokwe expressed shock that someone used his name to file a suit against Kalu. He announced that he was impersonated by someone yet to be identified at the tribunal,…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his choices of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Kalu also commended Tinubu for fulfilling his promise of having more women and youths in his cabinet. While expressing optimism, that the appointees would deliver on the renewed hope agenda of Mr President, the Deputy Speaker however appealed to him to give the Southeast region more slots in line with the federal character principle. The Deputy Speaker said, “I commend our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his choices of…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has urged the leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south east and indeed, Igbo leaders to unite as one and pursue their common destiny against all odds. Kalu made the appeal, Wednesday, when the APC leaders in Abia led by Senators Chris Adighije and Nkechi Nwogu paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He said: “These are men and women of capacity that the state and nation needs. I’m most delighted to have you here. The realization that we are all in this together, whether it’s in…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has assured the leadership of Ohabuike Amamba Community of Uzuakoli, that plans to rescue them from the erosion menace is already in the pipeline. The Leadership of Ohabuike Amamba, a social cultural group in Uzuakoli Bende LGA of Abia State, led by the President General, Mr. Chilasa Kanu and Secretary General, Barr. Ikedieze Ekpe paid a courtesy visit, to the Office of the Deputy Speaker at the House of Representatives Complex in Abuja. Other Ohabuike leaders who joined in the visit today are Chief…
As the world celebrates Fathers today, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has appreciated all fathers and father figures in Bende and across the Nation wishing them a Happy Father’s Day. Rep. Kalu in his message, acknowledged that fatherhood is a significant role that builds the core of the society through their experience, lessons and support and should be celebrated, adding that fathers are pivotal to the growth and development of not just the family, but communities and the nation at large. Rep. Kalu prayed for God’s grace and blessings for all fathers while urging them to…