#BenjaminKalu

Mar

2026

Kalu’s Rise Sparks Ben-Gurion Comparisons

POLITICS#AbiaStatePolitics, #BenGurionLeadership, #BenjaminKalu, #IgboLeadership, #NationalAssemblyNigeria, #NigerianPolitics #SEDC, #SouthEastDevelopment

Kalu’s Rise Sparks Ben-Gurion Comparisons "Who is Benjamin Kalu?Benjamin Okezie Kalu is Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and a lawmaker representing Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State. Known for his legislative activism and sponsorship of the South East Development Commission bill, he is widely regarded as an influential political voice for the Southeast. "Why is Benjamin Kalu compared to David Ben-Gurion?Observers draw parallels between Kalu and David Ben-Gurion due to their shared backgrounds as lawyers, their strategic political leadership, and their roles in championing national or regional development initiatives.What major initiative is linked to Benjamin Kalu?Kalu sponsored…

Mar

2026

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APC Alleges ₦50m Plot to Smear Deputy Speaker Kalu, Urges Gov. Otti to Focus on Governance

POLITICS#AbiaGovernorship, #AlexOtti, #APCAbia, #APCvsLabourPart Abia, #BenjaminKalu, #BenjaminKaluNYSCControversy, #HouseOfReps

APC Alleges ₦50m Plot to Smear Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Urges Gov. Otti to Focus on Governance The Abia State chapter of the APC has accused the administration of Governor Alex Otti of allegedly sponsoring a media smear campaign against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. According to the party, the attacks are politically motivated and driven by fear of Kalu’s increasing popularity and potential governorship ambition in Abia State. The APC also urged the state government to prioritize governance and the welfare of citizens instead of engaging in political propaganda. The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Osita Offor and His Ultimate Act of Sycophancy and Hypocrisy

POLITICS#AbiaPoliticalControversy, #AbiaPolitics, #BenjaminKalu, #FederalRoadProjectsinAbia, #OsitaOffor, #UmuahiaBendeOhafiaRoadProject

Osita Offor and His Ultimate Act of Sycophancy and Hypocrisy "Why is Osita Offor being criticised?Chief Daniel Akwari accused Osita Offor of hypocrisy after Offor allegedly criticised Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu over issues surrounding the Umuahia–Bende–Ohafia Road project. Akwari argued that Kalu was instrumental in securing federal approval and funding for the road during the 9th National Assembly and described Offor’s comments as politically motivated." "A fresh political controversy has erupted in Abia State after Chief Daniel Akwari publicly accused Osita Offor of hypocrisy and political sycophancy over his criticism of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. In a strongly worded statement,…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

72-Hour Ultimatum: CSOs Ask Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to Step Aside Over Certificate Controversy

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #CivilSocietyNigeria, #GovernanceAndAccountability, #NigerianLawSchool, #NigerianPolitics #CSOs ultimatum Benjamin Kalu #NYSCNigeria, #NYSCCertificateControversyNigeria

72-Hour Ultimatum: CSOs Ask Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to Step Aside Over Certificate Controversy A coalition of civil society organisations led by the Civil Society Groups of Good Governance (CSGGG) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, demanding that he step aside pending investigations into alleged contradictions between his NYSC service records and Nigerian Law School certification. The group warned that failure of relevant authorities to investigate the matter could trigger a mass protest at the National Assembly. "A fresh political storm is brewing around the Deputy Speaker of the House…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Accuses Otti of Misleading Abians on Omenuko Bridge, Other Federal Projects

POLITICS#AbiaInfrastructure, #AlexOtti, #BenjaminKalu, #BolaTinubu, #DavidUmahi, #OmenukoBridgeReconstruction, #TinubuAdministration, #UmuahiaIkotEkpeneRoad

APC Accuses Otti of Misleading Abians on Omenuko Bridge, Other Federal Projects "A fresh political dispute has erupted in Abia State over the ownership of major infrastructure projects, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Alex Otti’s administration of attempting to “mislead the public” about federal government projects being executed in the state. The opposition party insists that key projects—including the reconstruction of the Omenuko Bridge and sections of the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road—are federal initiatives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, implemented through a collaboration between the Federal Government and the Abia State Government." The All Progressives Congress (APC) in…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

How Benjamin Kalu Drove APC’s Rise as Abia’s Largest Party

OPINION#Abia2027, #AbiaPolitics, #APC, #APCGrowth, #BenjaminKalu, #GrassrootsPolitics, #NigeriaPolitics, #RenewedHopeAgenda

APC's Emergence As The Largest Party In Abia, A Testament to Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu’s Leadership. By Uche Aguoru The recently concluded APC E-registration exercise has firmly established the All Progressives Congress, "a party once despised by Abians", as the fastest-growing and most formidable political force in Abia State today. Across the 17 Local Government Areas and over 184 wards, the surge in membership has revealed a clear and undeniable reality, Abians are increasingly embracing the APC at the grassroots, and much of this transformation is credited to the strategic leadership and tireless commitment of the indefatigable and charismatic Rt.…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Correcting the Deliberate Falsehoods Against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu by Abia Govt

OPINION, POLITICS#AbiaPolitics #AlexOtti, #BenjaminKalu, #EducationInfrastructure, #FederalIntervention, #HealthcareAccess, #Igbere, #PublicFunds

Correcting the Deliberate Falsehoods Against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu by Abia Govt By Uche Aguoru "A detailed rebuttal to allegations by the Abia State Government against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, exposing misinformation, clarifying his role in federal interventions in Igbere, and demanding accountability over Abia’s missing ₦82bn smart schools project." Ordinarily, one would ignore the steady stream of misinformation and outright falsehoods emanating from the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, where distortion of facts appears to have been elevated to an unofficial policy. However, in the interest of truth, clarity, and the public record, it has become necessary…

Nov

2025

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TINUBU’S VISIT: Abia Govt Demolishes Abia Hotel Over Alleged Political Vendetta *Investor Cries Persecution

POLITICS#AbiaHotels, #AbiaNewsToday, #AbiaStategovernment, #AlexOtti, #APCNigeria, #BenjaminKalu, #HotelDemolition, #InfrastructureDispute, #NigeriaPolitics, #PoliticalPersecution, #PropertyRightsNigeria, #RandieUkanwoko, #RenewedHopeAgenda, #RuleOfLawNigeria, #UmuahiaNews

TINUBU'S VISIT: Abia Govt Demolishes Abia Hotel Over Alleged Political Vendetta*Investor Cries Persecution "The Abia State Government has demolished Abia Hotels Ltd., Umuahia, despite an active court case and a valid 25-year lease. Investor Barr. Randie Ukanwoko alleges political persecution after hosting a programme affiliated with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The incident has sparked outrage over executive overreach and property rights in Abia State." The Abia State Government on Saturday, November 29, 2025, began the demolition of Abia Hotels Ltd., Umuahia, a hospitality facility constructed and managed by a private investor, Investment Guarantee Ltd., under a valid 25-year development lease…

Nov

2025

By Famous Reporters

2027: Bende North’s Turn — Stakeholders Demand Return to Zoning Equity

OPINION, POLITICS#2027Elections, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #BendeFederalConstituency, #BendeNorth, #BendeSouth #Umunna #IkwuIsii, #BenjaminKalu, #HouseOfRepresentatives, #NigeriaPolitics, #PowerRotation, #ZoningPrinciple

2027: Bende North’s Turn — Stakeholders Demand Return to Zoning Equity "A detailed analysis of Bende Federal Constituency’s zoning history and why political stakeholders insist that Bende North (Umunna) must produce the next House of Representatives member in 2027, in the interest of equity, justice, and long-standing power rotation principles." Bende Federal Constituency, located in Abia State, Nigeria, comprises only the Bende Local Government Area—making it the only federal constituency in the state made up of a single LGA, unlike others that combine two or three. Its population is dominated by farmers and traders, many of whom continue to struggle…

Nov

2025

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Abia APC Renaissance Group Defends Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Denounces Faceless Attackers

NEWS#abiaApc, #AbiaState, #APC, #BenjaminKalu, #BolaTinubu, #NigeriaPolitics, #PeaceInSouthEast, #PISEP, #RenewedHope, #SouthEastNigeria

The Abia APC Renaissance Group has condemned a fake publication targeting Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, reaffirming its loyalty to him and commending his peace and unity efforts in the South East through the Peace in the South East Project (PISE-P) and Renewed Hope Partners. Umuahia, Nigeria —The Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) Renaissance Group has condemned what it described as a “mischievous and fabricated” publication circulated under the fictitious name Dr. Samuel Onwuka and a so-called Concerned Abia APC Group. In a statement released on Monday, the group said the publication was the handiwork of “political detractors” unsettled by…