The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called upon the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify their grassroots mobilization efforts in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Kalu delivered this message during a recent meeting with members of the Ukwa Local Government chapter of the APC and new party members led by Chief Dimgba Eruba, the Abia commissioner of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in Umuahia.
Emphasizing the importance of consolidating power, Kalu stressed the significance of securing President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the upcoming general elections and ensuring the APC’s success in the next gubernatorial election in the state.
He commended the group for their efforts in expanding the party’s membership in Ukwa Local Government and encouraged them to maintain their momentum.
Kalu also praised Tinubu’s leadership style and his positive approach towards the South-East region. He noted that the President supported his appointment as Deputy Speaker in the spirit of equity and fairness.
“You have done well. Ukwa is collapsing. The testimony is clear. Continue the good work. We need to deliver here for Mr. President; we have to keep mobilizing until the sitting Governor will see that it’s APC everywhere you go,” Kalu said.
He encouraged the group to bring more people into the party, promising to hold an event where national party leaders would receive new members and ensure their stake in the party. Kalu assured them of his support in building the party and delivering victory for President Tinubu.
