UMUAHIA, NIGERIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has strongly condemned what it described as a desperate and coordinated attempt by certain individuals and interests to undermine, tarnish and malign the image and reputation of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu .
In a statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the APC expressed deep concern that the administration of Governor Alex Otti would allegedly resort to using taxpayers’ funds meant for the welfare and development of Abians to sponsor campaigns of calumny against the Deputy Speaker .
“In recent weeks, the Alex Otti-led government has embarked on what can only be described as a wild goose chase, sponsoring media attacks and propaganda targeted at Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. These coordinated campaigns are clearly aimed at damaging the reputation of the Deputy Speaker, simply because certain political actors are apprehensive about the overwhelming support he enjoys and the likelihood of his victory should he decide to contest the governorship of Abia State,” Aguoru stated .
The party noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as far back as May 23, 2023, issued a formal verification letter which clearly addressed and laid to rest the issues surrounding his NYSC records, affirming that there was no discrepancy or wrongdoing .
The APC further alleged that recent meetings were held in Abuja involving officials of the Abia State Government and a section of the media, where the sum of ₦50 million was reportedly distributed to some journalists to revive attacks on the Deputy Speaker using issues that had long been resolved by competent national authorities .
The party described these orchestrated attacks as being championed by a “politically stranded actor” who currently lacks a viable political platform, having destroyed the party that once gave him relevance during the Obi wave .
“True to his character, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has remained calm, focused and undistracted by the antics of those unsettled by the rising popularity and acceptance of the APC in Abia State under his leadership. He whom God has lifted, no man can bring down. No amount of propaganda, sponsored columns, or hatchet journalism, even if funded with the state’s four-year allocation, can diminish the reputation of Benjamin Kalu or erode the love and goodwill he enjoys among the people of Abia State,” Aguoru added .
The APC called on Governor Alex Otti to concentrate on governance and ensure that public resources are judiciously utilized for the welfare and development of Abians, many of whom are currently grappling with severe economic hardship .
“The Labour Party government in Abia State should begin to put its house in order, because the APC is steadily positioning itself to take over governance and restore purposeful leadership to Government House, Umuahia,” the party warned .
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