The Digest:
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed the newly formed opposition alliance of former governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji, and Okezie Ikpeazu, describing them as "empty barrels" making the loudest noise. Speaking at a church dedication in Umuahia, Otti urged residents to...
The Digest:
A formidable political alliance named "The Team," led by former Abia State Governors Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji, has been formed with the explicit aim of unseating incumbent Governor Alex Otti and securing all elective positions for the APC in the 2027 elections. The group...
The Digest:
Former Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that incumbent Alex Otti will not secure a second term, calling him “a one-term governor” who should “return to banking.” Kalu vowed to campaign across the state to reclaim power in 2027
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Kalu made the remarks at a...
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Former Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has affirmed the accuracy of US President Donald Trump's recent statements on killings in Nigeria, stating he "spoke the truth." According to the senator, who addressed journalists at the National Assembly, victims of terrorism and banditry cut...
Orji Uzor Kalu, former Abia governor and APC stalwart, has staked his life on the party’s 2027 success, framing Tinubu’s presidency as Nigeria’s economic lifeline. But is such extreme loyalty a political strength, or a sign of desperation?
Kalu pledges to “lay down [his] life” for APC, vowing...
In a stunning revelation, former Abia governor Orji Kalu claimed he bankrolled Nigeria’s political transition in 1998, donating $1 million to Olusegun Obasanjo and N500 million to the fledgling PDP. His disclosure reignites debates about money’s role in Nigerian politics and the unmet promises...
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has cautioned Nigerians, especially those in the diaspora, against cursing President Tinubu or the country. Speaking at the National Assembly, Kalu stressed that even in disagreement, there’s a need to respect the office of the president and the idea of a united Nigeria...
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim that Nigerians “aren’t used to working hard” while defending President Tinubu’s economic policies has ignited fierce backlash. As inflation and unemployment bite deeper, his remarks highlight the growing disconnect between Nigeria’s political class and the daily...