By Bayo Wahab
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, has downplayed Peter Obi’s political relevance within the South-East, saying he’s presently crucial politician within the area.
Orji stated he wouldn’t focus on the 2023 Labour Social gathering presidential candidate for any cause, insisting that his focus stays on the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Talking on Channels Tv’s ‘Politics Right now’ on Wednesday, Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, made it clear that he had no real interest in participating in conversations about Obi.
“Let me be sincere with you, I’m a member of the APC and I don’t need to focus on Peter Obi, I’ve instructed you earlier than,” Kalu stated.
“I don’t need to focus on Peter Obi for any cause. You possibly can ask me concerning the chief of my social gathering, I’ll reply you, whether or not the query is true or incorrect, I’ll reply you.”
The previous governor, nevertheless, famous that he could be open to a public debate if Obi had been current.
“Any day you need me to debate Peter Obi, give us two hours, put him there and put me right here, and we will type it out,” he added.
Reacting to solutions that Obi is the political chief of the South-East, Kalu dismissed the declare, declaring himself the area’s most influential politician.
“He (Obi) isn’t my chief; I’m crucial politician from that zone,” Kalu boasted.
He additionally highlighted his political monitor document to justify his place, including that the 4.9 million votes he obtained in 2007 because the presidential candidate of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) stay legitimate.
“I’ve received two states earlier than underneath PPA. I ran for president earlier than; my 4.9 million votes in 2007 are nonetheless there. We achieved lots with PPA. We had ministers, ambassadors, and different appointments underneath President Yar’Adua,” he stated.
Kalu reaffirmed that his expertise and achievements make him a significant political determine within the South-East, not Peter Obi, who was the Labour Social gathering’s flagbearer within the 2023 presidential election.
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