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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has promised to respond to calls to contest for the Abia State governorship in the 2027 general election soon.
Kalu, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, stated this at an All Progressives Congress ( APC) stakeholders meeting in Umuahia.
The statement noted that the stakeholders from Abia South, Abia Central and Abia North senatorial districts had earlier endorsed Kalu for the governorship position, expressing confidence that he would run an inclusive government.
While stating that he had previously received similar calls from the 17 local government areas in the state to contest the governorship, Kalu expressed gratitude for the endorsement, promising to declare soon.
“On your request to me to contest for Governor, I have received same request from several local governments, my response is going to be made available in a few weeks time.
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“I want to thank you for finding me worthy. I will give my response to a larger body in the open where everyone who is not in this room will hear us. I will respond to your request. When that response comes, you will be happy.
“Make sure when I invite you, come with those who are running for House of Assembly, Reps and senate. That day, we will give them the platform to address our party people across Abia,” Kalu stated.
He emphasised the party’s priority was to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
“I greet everyone that came from various local governments today, everyone that supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda. May God bless you all.
“Everyone that wants the state to be good, will enjoy the fruit of their labour. President Tinubu loves and supports us so we will give back to him.
“The number one agenda is to make sure that the mandate of the President is renewed in 2027,” he declared.
