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Leaders from the Ukwa-Ngwa bloc in Abia State have urged the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election.

During a courtesy visit to Kalu on Thursday in Umuahia, the leaders, representing the old Aba political division, endorsed him citing his outstanding legislative performance and commitment to empowering Abians.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Elder Godwin Nna, a former Commissioner and ex-Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to take over Abia State in 2027 and needs strong candidates like Kalu to achieve that goal.

“We all from Aba division, Ukwa la Ngwa, have come here today to tell you that we want to take over Abia State. With capable people like you, APC must govern the state this time,” Nna stated.

Other notable figures, including former Deputy Speaker of Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uzo Azubuike, and former Information Commissioner, Sir Don Ubani, also endorsed Kalu, praising his legislative achievements and for Abia indigenes.

Azubuike described Kalu’s performance in the National Assembly as “excellent,” assuring that the Ukwa-Ngwa bloc would rally solidly behind him. Ubani, on his part, expressed gratitude for Kalu’s empowerment initiatives and urged him to "do more."

In his response, Deputy Speaker Kalu appreciated the leaders' and called for unity, stressing that with collective effort, APC would secure victory in the state.

“We must work together. With your , we will fight and we will win for the good of Abia State,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Uwaoma Group, led by Hon. Abraham Obah, also pledged their loyalty to Kalu during a separate visit, promising to deliver Aba North and Aba South to the APC in 2027.

Kalu, who has strong ties to Aba, pledged full to the group’s efforts to strengthen the party’s base, adding, “When the time comes, we will shut down Aba.”

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abia-2027-ukwa-ngwa-leaders-urge-deputy-speaker-kalu-to--governorship-race/

I dare him to please

This one is only deceiving Tinubu with this inconsequential meeting. He has no base in Abia state politics.

Who is this? He surely doesn't speak for Ukwa and Ngwa people.

This is all coming from OUK suddenly trying to swing the state to APC and market a defective product like Tinubu.

OUK, the shameless and selfish sycophant should go and sit down because no one in Abia is interested in anything he has to say.

Miscalculation

Lol. Plsss can I the race?

Kc3000:
Who is this? He surely doesn't speak for Ukwa and Ngwa people.

This is all coming from OUK suddenly trying to swing the state to APC and market a defective product like Tinubu.

OUK, the shameless and selfish sycophant should go and sit down because no one in Abia is interested in anything he has to say.

Calm down..

The governor himself nah Apc, no worry..

GeneralPula:

Calm down..

The governor himself nah Apc, no worry..

Continue to dream

Metrix147:


Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abia-2027-ukwa-ngwa-leaders-urge-deputy-speaker-kalu-to--governorship-race/

Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J, Ishilove

Paid ediots

Jokers. I visited Aba recently and marveled at the transformation I saw. Abia people cannot go back to their vomit.

Kc3000:
Who is this? He surely doesn't speak for Ukwa and Ngwa people.

This is all coming from OUK suddenly trying to swing the state to APC and market a defective product like Tinubu.

OUK, the shameless and selfish sycophant should go and sit down because no one in Abia is interested in anything he has to say.

OUK has lost relevance

If that will cost him his present seat don’t wait till next election

That proud and arrogant deputy speaker?

I dare him to contest, he will lose before 10am, he feels he has relevance?

Telling a sitting governor that if he doesn't move to APC he will lose, stupid statements

I have his file as a yahoo boy in South Africa back then.

This one na wasted meeting😂

Don't they have any better thing to do?

Benjamin Kalu has such ambition, but he can't vie for governorship position come 2027.Dr.Alex Chioma Otti will thoroughly beat all his opponents in 2027.

it would be a terrible idea for him to contest against Alex otti. he should wait for the next oppurtunity

pek:
Jokers. I visited Aba recently and marveled at the transformation I saw. Abia people cannot go back to their vomit.

This is the first time Abia would elect a sensible and a visionary governor. A working governor who has the heart of development.

If he's elected out, then it's a sign that the state was created for doom.

This useless lizard that considers itself a crocodile.

Even Benjamin Kalu know say na whining dem dey whine am!
Those men wan enjoy his money small.

Well he should contest so Abians can eat his money and retire him politically.

Nobody is taking us back to Egypt again

The popular "number 6".😂😂😂😂

Kalu should be grateful he was plucked out of obscurity to become a deputy speaker.

There are some endeavors one should not even bother attempting.

Even after Otti has finished his second term, he can’t become governor!

He hasn’t got what it takes to be a governor, quite frankly he hasn’t got what it takes for deputy speaker!

He will surely lose.

wunmi590:

That proud and arrogant deputy speaker?

I dare him to contest, he will lose before 10am, he feels he has relevance?

Telling a sitting governor that if he doesn't move to APC he will lose, stupid statements

Otti the dwarf left Abia, ran to Imo and said the same thing in Imo that they are coming to take over Imo.

kaludestiny10:
This one is only deceiving Tinubu with this inconsequential meeting. He has no base in Abia state politics.

They will Dupe him and render him jobless...

Want to and vote for a party and APC politicians that have put Nigerians in poverty, hunger, hardship, inflation, high costs of living, high rate of unemployment...it's a pity

I pity any man or group who is telling this arrogant fellow to come out for 2027 governorship election. The kind wotowoto he will collect will be the first in nigeria. I am saying and I will keep on saying, no man born of a woman will ever win otti,not possible. Go to Abia and see what he is doing u will now ask what happens to 16years of pdp..

Metrix147:


Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abia-2027-ukwa-ngwa-leaders-urge-deputy-speaker-kalu-to--governorship-race/

U people should stop tagging Asa people and ndoki on this una yeye ukwa la ngwa nonsense

Anakọgheri.

There are no APC politicians in Ukwa-Ngwa.