The deputy speaker of the house of representative, Benjamin Kalu in a video, on Monday, said he had already told Governor Otti of Abia State in private that he would not be the governor of the state if he remains in the Labour Party.
Kalu went on to boast that the ruling APC will take over Abia State come 2027.
He added that Ndi Abia also owe the President for appointing him to the number six position in the country and for the South East Development Commission (SEDC).
Kalu stated that while Otti has been delivering good governance he cannot allow Labour Party to be in charge of the state in 2027 election. He said he has to pay the debt he owes the President and the APC.
In reaction, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Otti, Ukoha Njoku, said Ndi Abia will teach the Deputy Speaker in 2027 election.
On his X handle, Njoku wrote, “This would have been funny if not that it is sad.
“However, it must be said that the ultimate deciders of this theory becoming reality or remaining a bad dream, will be the good people of Abia State.
Until then, anyone can say anything. May God keep us alive to be witnesses.
Otti Will Be Reelected Governor – LP Lawmaker, Obi Trashes Kalu’s Claim, Makes Revelation About APC’s Plan to Take Over Abia State
Meanwhile, Labour Party Lawmaker, Hon Obi Aguocha, has fired back at Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu’s claim that APC will take over Abia State in 2027, describing it as a desperate and brazen display of political ambition.
Aguocha, representing Umuahia/Ikwuano Federal Constituency, challenged Kalu to declare his governorship ambition openly, rather than hiding behind his position as Deputy Speaker.
The LP Lawmaker accused Kalu of disrespecting and denigrating the office of the incumbent Governor, Alex Otti, with his open vituperation, and lacking the audacity to declare the seat of the Governor vacant in 2027.
Aguocha’s response came after Kalu’s trending video, where he vowed that APC will take over the Governorship seat in Abia come 2027, sparking rumours of his ambition to contest the seat.
The LP Lawmaker revealed that Kalu’s camp has been boasting about his chances of winning the APC ticket in the state, despite reservations about his political structure and skill to defeat Governor Otti.
Aguocha commended Governor Otti’s achievements, including the removal of ghost workers, infrastructural development, investments in education and health, and his target to turn Aba into the Taiwan of Africa.
The LP Lawmaker advised Kalu to focus on his legislative duties and constituents, rather than engaging in “pugnacious instability” and “intemperate political culture”.
He assured that Abians will repay Governor Otti for his achievements come 2027, and warned Kalu that there is no vacancy in Abia State in 2027.
Aguocha also reminded Kalu that the Labour Party won Bende Federal Constituency (Kalu’s constituency) in 2023 and can declare that seat vacant again.
