Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, a coalition of political stakeholders and opinion leaders have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to join the race.
The forms were formally presented to Kalu in Abuja over the weekend, by the group, which said its decision was driven by his track record in public service and leadership at the national level.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the group leader, James Uko-Kalu SAN, who hails from Abia North Senatorial District, described the Deputy Speaker as a unifying figure whose performance in the National Assembly has distinguished him as a capable leader.
Also speaking, retired Major General Jack Nwaogbu from Abia Central Senatorial District commended Kalu for fostering unity within the APC in the state and across the South-East region.
Responding, the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, expressed deep appreciation to the stakeholders for what he described as a demonstration of confidence in his leadership and service, assuring his response after consulting with relevant political actors before making a definitive pronouncement in the coming days.
