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Ben Kalu Wins Again

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In what appeared to be an attempt to undermine the mandate of the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, the Action Alliance had approached the Appeal Court calling for the nullification of Rep. Kalu’s election, arguing that its logo was omitted from the ballot box. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu received the news with excitement while presiding over the proceeding of the House after he received information that his election as member representing Bende Federal Constituency Abia state has been affirmed by the Appeal Court. Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu was declared winner of the February 25 National Assembly election in the constituency by INEC, defeating PDP, Labour Party and other candidates and his victory at the polls was upheld by the elections petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia Abia State. Igbo Patriots Magazine is a News and entertainment blog Posts Featured Post Opposition To The Federal Government's

Opposition To The Federal Government's Plan To Purchase Bulletproof SUVs for Legislators

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............𝒂𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝑷 The National Assembly's proposal to purchase bulletproof SUVs for legislators has sparked significant opposition within the country.  While rising insecurity remains a pressing concern, critics argue that this plan is unnecessary, wasteful, and sends the wrong message to the Nigerian population.  Nigeria has been grappling with a surge in insecurity, including terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, which has directly affected the lives of its citizens. The safety and security of legislators should be a top priority, as they play crucial roles in shaping policies and ensuring the welfare of the nation.  The purchase of bulletproof SUVs will provide an additional layer of protection, which is essential in the current security climate. The acquisition of bulle