Orji Uzor Kalu Archives - Page 5 of 12

Oct

20

2025

Abia North Senate Seat Belongs to Me and I’m Not Done Yet – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

https://youtube.com/shorts/I9zaq6HFjJs?si=T2uhgVxA7S9_z6gT Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, has stirred political controversy after declaring that the Senate seat for Abia North is “not in contest” and warning those preparing to challenge him in 2027 to “wait until I’m done.” The former Abia State Governor said, “Abia North senate seat is not in contest with anybody. I am not contesting with anybody. They should all wait till I finish before they come out. Which Senate are they going to, and what are they going to do that I am not doing? I am sincere with the people of…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh, Slams Aviation Minister Keyamo Over Comments on Orji Uzor Kalu

Column, News, Opinion, Politicschidiebere okoh, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and a close ally of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, over what he described as “unguarded and disrespectful comments” directed at the former governor. Chief Okoh, speaking in Umuahia on Friday, expressed disappointment at Minister Keyamo’s remarks, stating that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s track record in both politics and the aviation sector speaks for itself. “It is disappointing and unacceptable for a federal minister like Festus Keyamo to address Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in such an…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Okoh Faults OYC”s Attack On Senator Orji Kalu, Urges Them To Desist From Cash And Carry Politics

Column, News, Opinion, Politicschidiebere okoh, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, OYC, Politics

A prominent APC Chieftain in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has advised Igbo youths to shift their focus from popularity contests among politicians to advocating for a better future for the nation. Chief Okoh made this call while reacting to the Ohanaeze Youth Council's (OYC) recent criticism of former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Chief Okoh described the OYC's attack on Senator Kalu as unfortunate and insensitive, coming from youths who should be prioritizing the promotion of development and progress in their communities. He insisted that if the Igbo nation truly understood Senator Kalu's value to Southeast…

Sep

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator Kalu Pens Heartfelt Condolence to IgbereTV Boss, James Emeh, Over Father’s Death

Abia State, Lifestyle, MetroOrji Uzor Kalu, RIP

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu (MON), has sent a formal letter of condolence to Mr. James Anya Emeh, the CEO of IgbereTV, following the passing of his father, Late Mr. Eme Udo Anya. In the letter dated September 8, 2025, the former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North expressed his "deepest sympathies" to the entire Emeh and Anya family on the loss of their patriarch, who died at the age of 84. Senator Kalu, who addressed James Emeh as "my dear brother," acknowledged the…

Jul

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027 Senate: Who are the 55 Traditional Rulers That Endorsed Orji Uzor Kalu?

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

‎The recent claims that 55 traditional rulers, lawyers, clerics, and prominent stakeholders have endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2027 senatorial election are being challenged and dismissed as borne out of desperation to cling to power in perpetuity. The Abia North Youth for Good Governance (ANYGG) has called into question the validity of this claim, demanding that the traditional rulers make their identities public and provide evidence of their alleged support. This was contained in a statement released by Comr. Ndidi Okafor Ejieke, Convener of ANYGG. ‎Where is the proof? A thorough examination of public records shows that no…