Orji Uzor Kalu Archives

Oct

01

2026

Abia North: Ohafia youths reject Orji Kalu’s 3rd term ambition, disown “IPOB enclave” label as D’Gov., Emetu rallies Support For LP

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Ohafia, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

A major political shift is underway across Abia North Senatorial District as youth leaders representing the three ancestral clans of Ohafia Local Government Area—Abiriba, Nkporo, and Ohafia—have formally rejected the third-term senatorial ambition of incumbent Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The youths, who also strongly disowned and condemned recurring narratives labeling Ohafia as an "IPOB enclave," made their position public during a massive solidarity visit to the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, in his office at Government House, Umuahia. Receiving the delegation on behalf of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, Deputy…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

TIME TO BOW OUT: Hon. Amobi Ogah Calls For Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Retirement, Rallies Abia North For Bourdex

Abia State, Column, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Amobi Ogah, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has issued a direct political call to the incumbent Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, urging him to retire from public office and allow fresh leadership to take over the senatorial seat. Speaking during a well-attended civic reception hosted in his honor by Hon. Orunta in Isuikwuato shortly after returning from the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Hon. Ogah declared that Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, remains the most qualified candidate to step into the Senate…

Sep

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Isuikwuato Traditional Rulers Council Denies Endorsing Orji Kalu For 2027 Senate Race

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The Isuikwuato Local Government Traditional Rulers Advisory Council has disowned reports suggesting that the Council formally endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2027 Abia North Senatorial election. The Council, through its Public Relations Officer, HRH Eze Engr. Okey A. Udeh, said no such endorsement was authorised by the body, insisting that the traditional institution remains non-partisan and does not endorse politicians or political parties. The clarification follows reports published on September 24 and 25 claiming that traditional rulers in Isuikwuato expressed support for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s bid to return to the Senate in 2027 after an interactive meeting…

Sep

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Bourdex Knocks Kalu Over “IPOB Terrorist” Statement, Unveils Security Blueprint For Abia North

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Ohafia, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

UMUAHIA — Discussions surrounding representation and security in Abia North Senatorial District took center stage during the latest edition of the broadcast program Bourdex Hour, as Labour Party (LP) Senatorial Candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex), shared his perspective on legislative duties and community leadership. Reflecting on the qualities required of a federal lawmaker, Bourdex called for greater mindfulness in public discourse, pointing to past remarks by incumbent representative Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as an example of statements that can inadvertently mischaracterize constituents. Addressing the responsibilities of representing the five local government areas of Abia North—Arochukwu, Bende, Ohafia, Isuikwuato,…

May

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia APC Power Tussle: Amb. Offor Slams The Kalu Blocs, Accuses Them of Self-Serving Ambitions Over Masses’ Welfare

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The ongoing power tussle within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has come under fierce attack from Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom) who has openly accused key figures in the party of pursuing personal political interests at the expense of the people. Ambassador Offor did not mince words in his criticism of the struggle between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, describing it as a desperate scramble for control driven by ambition rather than any genuine concern for the welfare of Abians. According to him, the battle…