..........𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓
This recent development in the Abia State political landscape has sparked discussions and debates among political observers.
The withdrawal of automatic tickets for Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti by the Labour Party has left them with two options: join other political parties or contend with rival politicians in their already divided party.
Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, a former Minority Leader of Abia State House of Assembly, has weighed in on this matter.
He has expressed his support for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who had earlier called on Governor Alex Otti to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to Hon. Chukwu, RT hon Benjamin Kalu's position aligns with hon Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour's statement that the Labour Party will take over Lagos State from the APC in 2027.
It is interesting to note that there seems to be a common sentiment among politicians across different states in Nigeria.
Both RT hon Benjamin Kalu and hon Rhodes-Vivour believe that their respective parties will gain power in the next elections.
This demonstrates the growing confidence and ambition of political leaders who are seeking to expand their party's influence beyond its current stronghold.
The withdrawal of automatic tickets by the Labour Party for Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti raises questions about the party's internal dynamics and strategy.
It is evident that there are divisions within the party, and this move may further widen those divisions.
With the option of joining other political parties or staying and facing rival politicians within the Labour Party, both Obi and Otti will have to carefully consider their next move.
This recent turn of events in Abia State politics highlights the ever-changing nature of Nigeria's political landscape.
It emphasizes the need for politicians to constantly reassess their strategies and alliances in order to stay relevant and maintain their political clout.
As 2027 approaches, it will be interesting to see how these political players navigate the intricacies of party politics and forge alliances to secure power.
Ultimately, the decisions made by Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti will have a significant impact on the political landscape of Abia State and the nation as a whole.
Will they choose to join other political parties in pursuit of their ambitions, or will they stay and fight within the Labour Party?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain - the political dynamics in Abia State are far from static, and there are bound to be more surprises and twists in the coming months.
𝓘𝔂𝓴𝓮 𝓜𝓫𝓪
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............𝒂𝒔 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒂𝒍 By Iyke Mba 08/09/2024 The deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Miss Onyinyechi Mark, a proud daughter of Abia State, for securing Nigeria's first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics. Onyinyechi Mark emerged victorious in the women's 61kg powerlifting competition, setting a remarkable new world record in the process. This remarkable achievement is a true testament to Onyinyechi's resilience, determination, and unwavering courage. Her dedication and hard work have not only brought immense honor and pride to our nation but have also served as an inspiration to all Nigerians, especially women. Onyinyechi's success on the world stage serves as a reminder of the incredible strength and capabilities of Nigerian women. Her achievement is a shining example of what can be accomplished through hard work, persev
...........𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 The prestigious title of Navy Captain is not easily achieved, and even more so for a Nigerian-American to reach such heights in the United States Navy. That is why Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house of representatives, is thrilled to congratulate his dear constituent and brother, Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, on his promotion to Navy Captain. This remarkable achievement not only reflects Ndukwe's personal determination and resilience but is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of our nation's citizens. Captain Ndukwe's promotion is a significant milestone, not only for him but also for his hometown of Item in Bende Federal Constituency Abia state and the entire nation of Nigeria. It is a proud moment for our country to see one of our own reach such a prestigious rank in the U.S. Navy. It is a true reflection
. ..........𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏'𝒔 𝑮𝑫𝑷 Rt hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu advocates for promoting cross-border education through collaborative efforts with government agencies, education stakeholders, and other relevant bodies. His goal is to establish a legislative framework that will drive sustainable growth in the education sector. As part of this initiative, the Deputy Speaker's office plans to establish an International Education Commission to enhance educational excellence and international cooperation. Rt hon Benjamin Kalu believes that education should be treated as an export commodity for Nigeria, just like other popular destinations for Nigerian students. Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows a decrease in the amount spent on foreign education by Nigerians, highlighting the need for a legislative roadmap to boost the educa
.........𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 Hon Obi Aguocha's recent attack on the deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, is a clear example of the negative impact of political rivalry and personal vendettas on the democratic process. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the deputy speaker can be seen making a friendly gesture towards the governor of Abia state, suggesting that he should return to his former party, the APC. However, instead of interpreting this gesture in a positive light, Hon Obi Aguocha chose to twist the narrative and launch a scathing attack on Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu. His unguarded utterances were clearly aimed at creating mischief and misleading the public, all in an attempt to score cheap political points and remain relevant in Abia state politics. It
*Setting the Record Straight: South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bills*
ReplyDeleteFollowing President Bola Tinubu's signing of the SEDC bills into law, members of the House of Representatives have refuted claims by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu of being the sole sponsor of the bill.
*The actual originators of the bill were Hon. Chukwuma Onyema (8th National Assembly) and Hon. Henry Nwawuba (9th Assembly).*
When the bill failed to pass in the 9th Assembly, *it was re-introduced in the 10th Assembly by Hon. Enwo Iduma Igariwey, Deputy Chairman of Appropriation and member representing Afikpo/Edda federal constituency.* Igariwey mobilized colleagues and obtained signatures from 43 House members, *including the Deputy Speaker, who was respectfully listed first among the sponsors*.
It's embarrassing for House members and supporters to see the Deputy Speaker claim solo sponsorship. The least expected was acknowledgment of South East Representative members' and others' efforts. Many have expressed dissatisfaction with the Deputy Speaker's claim, likening it to a football captain taking sole credit for a goal, ignoring teammates' contributions.
In teamwork, every member contributes to success, regardless of role or position. Acknowledging individual efforts strengthens team bonds and fosters unity. Let's recognize that teamwork is about collective effort, not individual glory. By doing so, we promote mutual respect, trust, and shared success.
*It was a teamwork effort, initiated by Hon. Igariwey and others, who involved Kalu as a leader.*
*Let's set the record straight and give credit where it's due.*