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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Leaders from the Ukwa-Ngwa clan in Abia State’s old Aba political division have called on Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to run for governor in the 2027 general elections.
The appeal came during a courtesy visit, as detailed in a statement by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary.
The Ukwa-Ngwa clan, comprising nine of Abia’s 17 local government areas across Abia South and Abia Central zones, praised Kalu’s exceptional legislative record as the basis for their endorsement. Elder Godwin Nna, a former Obingwa Local Government Chairman and delegation leader, declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to take control of Abia in 2027.
Nna stated, “We want to beg you, the state chairman, and other well-meaning Abians who are APC members that we all from the Aba division, Ukwa la Ngwa, have come here today to tell you that our people say that we want to take over Abia State in totality. APC wants to take over Abia State in totality.
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“There is no way we can have people like you and very many others who will make things happen without taking over this state. If there is any time APC will not govern this state, it will not be this time. That is what we came here to tell you.
“We know you have the capacity to mobilise the people of Abia State to get to the Promised Land. If there is any other person who is looking for this but is not ready, let him give a chance to any other person who has an interest in this party. That’s the reason we came here.”
Similarly, Uzo Azubuike, a former Deputy Speaker of the Abia House of Assembly and ex-Representative for Aba North/Aba South, commended Kalu’s legislative achievements and empowerment of Abia and Igbo communities.
He affirmed the Ukwa-Ngwa bloc’s full support, saying, “We, the Ukwa Ngwa people, are very proud of you. As a former legislator, I am in a position to assess your performance, and I can tell the world that you are excellent in every aspect of it. Our letter has named some people whose appointments you facilitated.
“We are grateful, and if you do more, we will be more grateful. We give you the assurance that come 2027, by the grace of God, you can go and sleep as far as the Ukwa Ngwa area is concerned. We are out to work, and we are going to work.”
