Tag: Senator Orji Kalu
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…
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…
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)….
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,…
Those Threatened by Orji Kalu’s Political Influence are Restless
In recent weeks, social media platforms have become battlegrounds for heated exchanges between supporters of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and the opposition camp, especially the Abia-faction of the Labour Party. If you take a critical and objective look at these intense and frequent online altercations, one thing will be significant: the Abia Governor’s team appears…
Senator Kalu’s Call on Alex Otti to Prioritize the Welfare of Abians and Ensure the Prudent Use of Public Resources is Patriotic: Abia APC Backs Kalu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia State thrown its weight behind the Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu’s call for accountability of funds received from the federal allocation. In a statement made available to Prime Tell, the party accused Governor Alex Otti of ignoring the main issues on ground to attack the person…
Oil Price Surge Vindicates Senator Kalu’s Green Economy Vision for Nigeria: His Drive Makes Perfect Sense Now
The recent surge in crude oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Israel-USA-Iran war, has sent inflation soaring across the country. Fuel prices have skyrocketed, with transportation costs doubling in some areas, and ordinary Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities. The bitter irony is that Nigeria, an oil-producing country, suffers whenever global oil…
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…
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…
Kalu Rekindles New Dawn for Nigerian Democracy With Call for Technological Integrity in Elections
In a landmark moment during an emergency plenary session, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu stood resolute, advocating for a transformative shift in Nigeria’s electoral process. The atmosphere in the Senate chamber was charged with anticipation as he passionately articulated his support for the electronic transmission of election results, a measure many believed was long overdue. “For…