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Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Strategy, Courage, and the Quiet Power of Grassroots Politics

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.........𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu stands out in Nigeria’s contemporary political space as a highly regarded, articulate, and strategically grounded leader. His political journey so far reflects not just eloquence in speech, but courage in action—qualities that have earned him admiration across party lines and among ordinary citizens. One of the most defining moments of his public service was his bold exposure of Abia State’s federal allocation. It was an act that required uncommon political bravery, especially in a system where silence is often rewarded more than truth. That courageous stance, while celebrated by many Abians who value transparency and accountability, might ironically have worked against him in elite recognition circles. If the Enyi Abia title were to be considered today, such forthrightness cou...

Bende Federal Constituency Celebrates Historic Reconnection to National Grid

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...........𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑼𝒛𝒖𝒂𝒌𝒐𝒍𝒊, 𝑶𝒛𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 23 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the residents of Bende Federal Constituency as Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu officially commissioned the reconnection of several communities to the National Grid.  This momentous occasion effectively ends years of darkness and uncertainty for the people who have long endured the challenges of inadequate electricity supply. For years, the communities within Bende Federal Constituency have faced numerous obstacles in their quest for reliable power.  Multiple attempts to restore electricity were thwarted by a range of issues, including technical constraints and the persistent theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure.  However, despite these setbacks, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu remained steadfast in his commitment to the people, refusing to relent in his eff...

Bende Community Celebrates the Launch of 1000KVA Solar Electricity Project

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.........𝒂𝒔 𝑹𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 On Friday, December 9, 2026, the Bende community witnessed a momentous occasion as Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu officially commissioned the 1000KVA Solar Electricity Project. This significant development aims to address the longstanding electricity challenges that have plagued the Community, marking a pivotal step forward in the quest for sustainable energy solutions. This project is the second phase of Kalu's ambitious clean energy distribution initiative, which began with the successful commissioning of the first phase in 2022. The journey to this achievement was not without its hurdles. Despite facing numerous challenges, including logistical issues and funding constraints, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu's unwavering determination and commitment to his constituents have finally borne fruit. The completion ...

Strengthening Party Unity: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's Visit to Osisioma Local Government Area

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.......... 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒈𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 On January 8, 2026, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, embarked on a significant leg of his party strengthening tour in Abia State, visiting Senator Nkechi Nwogu and key stakeholders in Osisioma Local Government Area. This visit is part of Kalu's broader initiative to galvanize support and fortify the party's structure ahead of upcoming elections. During his address to party leaders, faithful, and supporters, Rt. Hon. Kalu underscored the critical importance of unity and resilience within the party. He articulated a vision for sustained grassroots engagement, emphasizing that these elements are essential for repositioning the party for future electoral success in Abia State. "We must remain steadfast in our commitment to building a strong and formidable party structure," he urged, highlighting...