Category: Politics
Senator Kalu Gets Presidential Mandate to Lead APC in Abia Ahead of 2027 Elections
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu the mandate to coordinate the activities of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State
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)….
Otti Supports Tinubu, Says He Won’t Oppose His 2027 Re-election Bid
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared that he will not oppose President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, citing his own re-election ambitions as a reason for his position. The Labour Party governor made the statement on Friday during the March edition of his monthly media chat titled “Governor Otti Speaks” at Government House,…
Orji Uzor Kalu Pushes for Stronger Nigeria – China Economic Ties as He Hosts Chinese Ambassador
The Senator representing Abia North, and former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to further strengthen Nigeria’s trade and economic relations with China, emphasising the strategic importance of deepening bilateral cooperation for national development. Kalu made the call while hosting the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai,…
Your Strength Lights the Path for a Better Tomorrow: Orji Kalu Celebrates Women
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has celebrated the remarkable contributions of women to families, communities, and the nation on the occasion of International Women’s Day. In a message released on Saturday, Senator Kalu paid special tribute to his mother, whose prayers, sacrifices, and guidance, he said, laid the foundation of his…
Peter Obi’s Attack: DSS Arrests Man Who Claimed Responsibility, Threatened to Kill Him
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspect in connection with the recent attack on Peter Obi in Benin, the Edo state capital. Last Tuesday, Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient movement, said Obi and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were attacked at the residence of John Odigie-Oyegun, a…
Kalu Champions Accountability and Reform at Senate Finance Committee Session
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on March 2 played a prominent role in proceedings at the Senate Committee on Finance, reinforcing his commitment to institutional accountability, fairness, and economic reform. The session, chaired by Senator Sani Musa, brought key financial institutions under legislative scrutiny, including the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, and the…
We Must Ensure That SEDC’s Plans Translate to Industries, Jobs, Security – OUK Says as He Chairs Budget Defence
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission, has emphasised the need to ensure that the commission’s budget proposals translate into tangible outcomes including roads, industries, jobs, security, and real prosperity for the Southeast region. Senator Kalu made the statement on Tuesday whilst presiding over the budget defence session…
#FCTDecides2026: PDP Candidate Wins Gwagwalada Area Council Chairmanship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mohammed Kasim, has won the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship in the local government elections held across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday. Mr Kashim polled 22,165 votes to defeat his rivals in the election. The PDP defeated its contender from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yahaya Shehu, who…
Not Just Politics, Senator Kalu’s Business Acumen Drives Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Future
A major political problem Nigeria is having has continued to revolve around the fact that most political office holders don’t have second address. Reason why we have politicians who do anything to remain in power because outside that corridor, they can’t probably make a living. This is where a politician like Senator Orji Uzor Kalu…