Tag: Senator Orji Kalu
Passage of State Police Bill and the Potency of Orji Kalu’s Security Architecture
The recent passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly marks one of the most significant security reforms in Nigeria’s democratic history. The legislation to decentralise policing by allowing states to establish their own police outfits alongside the federal police structure, is believed to improve intelligence gathering, shorten response time…
Abia North: Kalu’s Stewardship Tested Against Mandela’s Standard of Service, says Chairperson NIDO UK South
By Dr. Violet Akifagbowo Hon. Ebere Nwokenna, popularly known as Lady Eby and Chairperson of the Cultural Committee of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO UK South, has called on constituents of Abia North Senatorial District to measure Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s representation by the impact of his projects and programmes on their daily lives. Quoting…
Orji Kalu & The Need For Continuity In Abia North
By Ikenna Dozie Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a seasoned Nigerian politician with a storied career spanning over two decades. Born into political family with a politically enlightened mother, Kalu’s trajectory has been marked by significant milestones, including his tenure as member , House of Representatives, Governor of Abia State and his current role as…
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…
Abia North Youths in Diaspora Salute Orji Kalu, Describe His Victory at Party Primary as Wide Acceptance
The Abia North Youths in Diaspora has congratulated Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his overwhelming victory at the just concluded All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election for Abia North Senatorial District. In a statement issued by its Global President, Mazi Nnanna Okoro Ibe, the group described Kalu’s landslide victory as a strong confirmation of his…
Orji Kalu Thanks Supporters After Landslide Victory at the Party Primary Election
Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed deep appreciation to party faithful, delegates, stakeholders, and the people of Abia North following his overwhelming victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election. Kalu, who emerged victorious against challenger Philip Nto, recorded commanding results across the five local government areas of Ohafia, Arochukwu, Bende, Isikwuato,…
2027 Election: Orji Uzor Kalu, Godswill Akpabio Scale Through APC Screening
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has successfully scaled through the screening exercise conducted by the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election and the party’s primary elections. Kalu disclosed this after appearing before the party’s screening committee alongside the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the…
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…
Senator Kalu condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urges swift government action
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has strongly condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa, describing them as unprovoked and unacceptable. Speaking on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, Kalu joined fellow lawmakers in denouncing the attacks and calling for immediate, coordinated…