Category: Feature
APC Primaries in Abia North, a Show of Orji Kalu’s Firm Grip on Abia Politics and the 2027 Prospects
The just concluded APC presidential primary in Abia State has reinforced the political strength of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his continued dominance in Abia North Senatorial District, his home-front. At the election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured a whooping total of 161,005 votes across the state, majority of which were Orji Kalu’s direct influence…
Kalu’s Signing of President Tinubu’s Nomination Form, A Reaffirmation of Trust, Friendship & Confidence
Ik Ogbonna In Nigerian politics, actions often reveal more than speeches. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s invitation to sign the presidential nomination form of Bola Ahmed Tinubu—alongside Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu—is one such action that carries weight beyond party routine. It is a quiet but powerful signal of trust, loyalty, and political relevance….
OUK and Benjamin Kalu: The Missing Link of Honour and Loyalty in Igbo Political Leadership
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) I am deeply baffled by what is currently playing out between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, because from every reasonable standpoint, this is a situation that should never have degenerated into a public show of…
Should We Be Worried Over Benjamin Kalu’s Penchant for Matching the Heads of Those Who Made Him?
In our rooted Igbo culture, there is a serious warning captured in the proverb: “Nwata bulie nna ya elu, ngongwo na ngwongwo awuchie ya anya.” This literally means, “If a child lifts his father up, the father’s loincloth will cover his eyes.” It is a metaphor for the shame, confusion, and ultimate disappointment that awaits…
Sir Mascot Kalu Commends Gov Uzodimma for Insisting on Fair Play in Abia APC Primary
By Ik Ogbonna 2027 Abia APC frontline Governorship Aspirant, Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu (KSJI), has commended Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his principled stand on the Abia APC pre-primary process. Reacting to the outcome of Tuesday’s stakeholders’ meeting in Owerri, Kalu praised Uzodimma for rejecting moves…
Kalu Grills Ministerial Nominee, Advances Healthcare and Pension Reforms at Senate Plenary
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, was at the forefront of legislative activity at Thursday’s Senate plenary session, playing an active role in the screening and confirmation of Dr. Mustapha Rabe Darma as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The former Governor of Abia State engaged the nominee in pointed questioning,…
How Kalu’s Free Healthcare Scheme Is Transforming Lives in Abia North
By Ranmilowo Ojalumo For years, access to quality healthcare has remained a struggle for many families across Abia North, where the cost of treatment often forces households to delay care, rely on self-medication, or make painful financial sacrifices but a recent intervention by the Senator representing the district, Orji Uzor Kalu, is beginning to change…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu: The Master of Human Capital Development: Sponsors Two More Constituents to China
By Ik Ogbonna In an era when too many Nigerian leaders pay lip service to youth empowerment while delivering little more than empty rhetoric, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu stands out as a refreshing exception. Once again, the distinguished senator representing Abia North has demonstrated what genuine investment in human capital looks like. Two bright young…
The US Embassy’s Abuja Visa Shutdown: A Damning Mirror to Nigeria’s Increasing Security Challenges
By Ik Ogbonna The announcement landed like a thunderclap on April 9, 2026: the US Embassy in Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants were told to check their emails for rescheduled slots, with all nonimmigrant visa processing shifting southward to the Consulate General in Lagos. This wasn’t a full embassy shutdown—routine operations continue in…
2027, The Fear of Loosing Election: a Look at Otti-Kalu Political Contrast as Governors
In the current Abia State politics, the moves being made today are as revealing as the history that shaped the state in the post-military era. As we approach the 2027 election, there seems to be an emerging sharp contrast between the sitting Governor, Alex Otti, and the state’s political father, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK)….