Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Uzuakoli ward was agog with excitement as they received the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, yesterday February 11, 2023. Rep. Kalu was received by the traditional rulers of Amankwo, Ngwu, Agbozu and Eluoma who were gathered at the residence of the Ozuo ll of Uzuakoli. HRM Eze Kanu Ikonte. The Traditional rulers appreciated his excellent record in just three years in office, particularly for the projects attracted to Uzuakoli and the Jobs he secured for the sons of the community. They assured him the Uzuakoli Ancient kingdom would deliver give…
It was an atmosphere of joy and excitement as the people of Umuimenyi/Nkpa Ward in Bende Federal Constituency ceremoniously received the Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu assuring him of a flawless victory come 25th of February 2023 as they have collectively decided to re-elect him following his excellent performance in the House Rep. Kalu was warmly welcomed into the community by the Eze Chibuike Christopher Izuwa, Enyi Oha 1 of Amaegbuato Autonomous Community and Eze Mark Ebochuogu, Ohomire 1 of Lohum Imenyi Autonomous Community, His Royal highness Eze Edward Onuigbo, the Ochim II of Amorji Imenyi. The…
The people of Umuhu Ezechi Ward have reassured the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu of their total support as he arrived the ward for campaign on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Representative arrived with members of his Campain Council to a ceremonial reception by the Umuokwe Community in Umuhu Ezechi Ward where he was formally received by Ezechiebulu the Eleventh of Umuhu Ezechi, HRM Eze Chigaemezu Onwuchekwa, who eulogized him for his excellent performance in the House of Representatives. According to the Traditional leader; “All Bende has felt the Impact of your leadership and representation.…
It was a joyful atmosphere with constituents dancing and chanting in celebration as the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu arrived in Itumbauzor to commence his campaign rally on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. The Representative arrived Ndiwo community where he was cheerfully received by traditional leaders of Itumbauzo Ancient Kingdom who endorsed him as the sole candidate for the House of Representatives, Bende Federal Constituency, and then proceeded to the other communities of Itumbauzo including Ntalakwu, Okopedi, and Ubibia. Speaking to the constituents of Itumbauzo ward, the Representative thanked them…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu paid a courtesy visit to the Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial Zone, Sen. T.A Orji at his Umuahia home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 The lawmaker went down memory lane recalling his role in his emergence as the Chairman of Local Government in 2003 under Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu, Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Chieftaincy Affairs and finally Senior Special Adviser on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and International Affairs between 2007 and 2011, and how…
Ahead of the 2023 general elections to hold on the 25th of February and 11th of March 2023, the All Progressives Congress in Bende Federal Constituency have held successful meetings hosted by the Member representing the Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu The meeting which was held at Agbamuzu Bende on the 3rd of February was attended by members and leaders of the party across all the wards with representatives from the different factions coming together to unite as one in the constituency. Speaking at the meeting, the host Rep. Benjamin Kalu thanked the leaders…
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu paid a courtesy visit to the Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika who also doubles as his inlaw at his Ovim country home in Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Speaking to the Former Chief of Army Staff, the Representative stated that he had come to pay him a well deserved honour irrespective of family ties as one of the key stakeholders not just for his senatorial zone and the region but also the nation at large…
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…