Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed his dissatisfaction with his people’ alleged lack of political engagement in southeast Nigeria..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In order to improve its standing in national politics, Kalu recently urged for increased regional cooperation and voter turnout in an interview with Arise News. “Just like the president is asking for partnership, I know the governors are also asking for partnership,” Kalu said. In order to create a “formidable front” for the Southeast, he underlined the significance of teamwork, particularly during elections.
“On the day of election, the governor will be in Imo state, and I’ll be in Abia state, working for the same president,” Kalu said, highlighting the regional cooperation between political figures in reference to the most recent election. He emphasized how important it is for Abia State to produce positive outcomes in order to increase the Southeast’s negotiating power with the federal government. “I can guarantee you that he will be pleased if I bring a positive outcome from Abia State to supplement what he already has, so there will be a huge vote when we sit down to negotiate for the Southeast,” he continued.
When Kalu said, “I’m tired of my people sitting on the fence,” it was clear how frustrated he was. Since it interferes with my ability to negotiate when I want to speak for my people, I’m sick of my people not bringing enough votes to the center. I can tell where he’s pinching me because I’m wearing the shoe. When I want to bargain on behalf of my people, I am aware of what I am being told.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>