Category: Politics
The Historical Significance of Mmam Bridge: Why Orji Kalu’s Support for the Motion Matters to Isuochi
By Duke ImanduUmunneochi, Abia North For many people outside Umunneochi, the Mmam Bridge (Mbala Isuochi-Enugu border bridge) is just a broken structure on a map. For us in Isuochi, it is a story of lost connection. Built in 1955 by Shell-BP, the bridge was a gateway linking ancient city to Achi, Inyi and Awlaw in…
Senator Kalu seeks establishment of Agricultural Research Council in Abia North, as bill passes first reading
By Ranmilowo Ojalumo As part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research and productivity in Nigeria, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has sponsored a bill seeking to pave the way for the establishment of a federal institution in Ohafia, Abia State Senator Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, spoke on Tuesday following the first reading of…
NAF Crash, Katsina Senator: Kalu Demands Fleet Audit, Mourns Colleague as Senate Resumes Plenary
By Saeed Tijjani Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday paid tribute to a deceased former colleague from Katsina State while demanding a comprehensive safety audit of military and presidential aircraft following the tragic Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane crash in Ondo State. Speaking as…
Beyond the Senate Floor: How Orji Uzor Kalu Is Bringing Representation Closer to the People
Ik Ogbonna Political representation is most meaningful when the people can point to what their representative has done and explain how it has made a difference in their lives. For the people of Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s representation has gone beyond his presence in the Senate. His constituency interventions have covered roads, school…
Beyond Party Lines, Orji Uzor Kalu’s Performance is Consistent
It is common to hear people say that politicians from a particular political party cannot deliver on their promises, while those belonging to another party are better at performing. So you hear things like: “People from this party never deliver,” or “Politicians from that party are all the same.” Average Nigerians have developed an almost…
You Gave Our Children Free Education, Built Roads for Us, We’ll Support You Again in 2027 — Isuochi Leaders Tell Orji Kalu
Community leaders and political stakeholders in Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, have declared their support for the re-election of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, recalling his contributions to education, road infrastructure and community development. The leaders spoke during Kalu’s ward-to-ward tour of Isuochi, where residents, elders, women and youths gathered to receive the…
₦14.28bn Allegation: ‘You Know Nothing About Workings of Senate,’ LP Chieftain Tackles Bourdex
A chieftain of the Labour Party in Abia State, Chief Ebin Kalu Ebin, has criticised Chief Dr David Ogba Onuoha, popularly known as Bourdex, over his ₦14.28 billion constituency project accusation against the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu. Ebin questioned Bourdex’s understanding of the workings of the National Assembly, describing his…
2027: Umunneochi Stakeholders Back Orji Kalu’s Re-election as Senator Reaffirms Quality Representation
Political and community stakeholders in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State have declared their support for the re-election of the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the former governor reaffirmed his commitment to quality representation and greater service to the people. The endorsements came at different stops during Kalu’s…
Abia Rural Roads: Ongoing Projects Part of FG’s $575m RAAMP, Not Solely Abia-Funded, LP Chieftain Nwoko Tells Otti to Give Tinubu Credit
A Labour Party chieftain in Abia State, Emmanuel Nwoko, has urged Governor Alex Otti to acknowledge the role of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government in the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of rural roads across the state under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). Nwoko said it was wrong to create…
2027: Abiriba Stakeholders Speak With One Voice, Endorse Orji Kalu’s Return to Senate, Give Reasons
Stakeholders across Abiriba Kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State have endorsed the re-election of the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, citing his record of development, longstanding relationship with the community and quality representation in the Senate. The endorsement came as Kalu toured all the wards in Abiriba…