The Digest:
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has staked a bold claim to political supremacy in the South-East, declaring himself the region's "most important politician" while dismissing comparisons with the Labour Party's Peter Obi.
Key Points:
- The Abia North Senator refused to discuss Peter Obi on a live TV programme unless both were present for a two-hour debate.
- He stated, "He is not my leader. I am the most important politician from that zone."
- Kalu cited his past presidential run and his party, the PPA, which he claimed won two states and had ministers and ambassadors.
- He challenged the host to arrange a face-off with Obi, stating, "Put him there, put me here, and we will sort it out."
- When pressed on why Obi's name made him uncomfortable, Kalu retorted, "If you are a Labour Party member, keep it to yourself."
- He defended his legacy, referencing the 4.9 million votes he claimed from his 2007 presidential bid.
- The exchange highlights the ongoing struggle for the soul and leadership of the South-East's political direction.
Sources: Leadership
