Kalu explains why he invited Otti to join APC
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has clarified his reasons for inviting Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, to join the All Progressives Congress. He emphasized that his invitation was motivated by friendship, party interests, and a broader vision for Abia State. Kalu dismissed claims that he was blocking Otti from joining the APC, calling such reports false. The ongoing discussion highlights shifting political alignments and debates about opposition politics in the state.
Key takeaways
- Benjamin Kalu stated that his invitation to Alex Otti to join the APC was based on friendship and party strategy, not personal ambition.
- He denied allegations that he was preventing Otti from joining the APC, labeling such reports as false narratives.
- Alex Otti has consistently maintained that he does not intend to join the APC, drawing inspiration from Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s years as an opposition leader.
- Kalu’s APC membership drive in Abia State led to the defection of former Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, shifting the political landscape.
- He reiterated his focus on development in Bende Federal Constituency and renewed calls for the creation of an additional state in the South-East.
