ABIA NORTH RE-RUN: More Communities Queue Behind Kalu

Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu

FORMER Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu who is presently battling to occupy the seat in the Senate to represent Abia North senatorial dis­trict under the platform of the Progressive Peoples Alli­ance (PPA), seemed to be favoured by the people of Abiriba, in Ohafia Local Government and their neighbours of Umuhu Eze­chi in Bende Local Government Area in Abia state.

If the convictions by the people would be actualized in the forthcoming March 5 re-run election, the former governor may successfully actualized his ambition to add another feather to his profile as a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria following the warmth reception given to him during the weekend.

As reported by Sunnews, at Abiriba, his home town, the country home of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, was over-filled by the people; both old and young came out in their numbers in a carnival-like atmosphere to give Kalu,a standing ovation.

At Amaogudu, the hometown of his opponent, story was the same as they explicitly endorsed Kalu for the Senate recalling that his administration favoured the community in terms of development and appointments into his government. adding that albeit their son is in the race, nevertheless, Kalu remains their collective choice for the election.

A youth leader, Eleanya Ifendu who reportedly spoke explained that they jettisoned their son and endorsed Kalu because of his benevolence and what he did for their community when he was governor adding that candidate is the best for the community.

“I am a staunch mem­ber of APGA, but, as far as this Abia North senatorial district issue is concerned, we are no longer talking about party but somebody who will represent the area well. And, that our brother you talked about, he has no weight politically and there is no way you can compare him with OUK, we need somebody of Kalu’s clout in the Senate.

“Senate is not for all comers; Abia North needs a man with strong influence like Kalu who has seen it all in the Nigerian project, not a political neophyte or somebody that will to the Senate to carry bags for his fellow senator,”Ifendu said.

Among other notable persons who spoke are Chief (Mrs) Nne Kalu, a former perma­nent secretary; Odim Okpan; Osondu Agbai and another woman leader, Dr (Mrs) Rose Udeagha.