Nigeria Deputy Speaker Kalu Vows APC Will "Take Over" Abia State in 2027

The Digest:

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will wrest control of Abia State from Governor Alex Otti's Labour Party in the 2027 elections, citing underperformance despite substantial federal allocations.

Key Points:

• Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu vowed the APC will "take over" Abia State in 2027.
• He criticized Governor Alex Otti's performance as "not enough" despite high federal funds.
• Kalu claimed President Tinubu is the "miracle maker" releasing funds to states.
• He positioned himself as the official "opposition leader" in Abia State.
• The takeover plan relies on voter registration and ballots, not "federal power."
• Kalu urged supporters to massively register to vote ahead of the election.
• Abia currently ranks among states with the lowest voter registration.

This declaration signals the start of a long-term campaign to reclaim political influence in a state currently held by a formidable opposition party. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: TheCable

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