Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared himself crucial politician within the South East.
Kalu dismissed solutions that the Labour Celebration’s presidential candidate within the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is his chief.
Talking on Channels Tv’s Politics Right this moment on Wednesday, Kalu stated he had achieved extra politically than Obi, citing his previous electoral and administrative information.
“Peter shouldn’t be my chief. I’m crucial politician from that zone. I’ve received two states earlier than below the PPA. I’ve run for president earlier than. My 4.9 million votes are nonetheless there since 2007,” Kalu stated.
He added that his political affect prolonged to the federal degree through the administration of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
“I achieved lots with PPA. We had ministers, ambassadors, and several other appointments below President Yar’Adua,” he stated.
Difficult Obi to a debate, Kalu stated: “Organize in your studio a gathering between me and Peter Obi. Put two of us in the identical place.”
