Abia LG residents back Kalu’s senatorial bid

Senator Orji Kalu’s 2027 re-election has attracted fresh endorsements in the Abia North, with the support emerging from Umunneochi Local Government Area.

Community leaders, political stakeholders and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently backed the lawmaker during his ward-to-ward tour of the area as community elders, women, youths and party faithful, and prominent stakeholders expressed support for the senator’s return to the National Assembly.

Speaking during the engagements, a businessman Chief Etomchukwu Uba, Mr Dike Olekamma; Lomara President-General, Eze Aloysius; the Vice President-General of Amorie; and the APC candidate for Umunneochi State Constituency, Uche Stanley Ebere recalled a road project executed in the community during Kalu’s tenure as governor of Abia State, citing it as part of the senator’s longstanding connection with the people.

They urged residents to support Kalu’s re-election, reaffirmed their support for Kalu, and called on residents and party members to deliver block votes for the senator in the forthcoming general election.

According to them, sustained support for Kalu would enable him to continue representing the interests of Abia North at the National Assembly”.

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Addressing the people, Kalu reiterated his focus towards their development, promising to intensify his efforts to attract projects and support initiatives aimed at improving living conditions.

The former Abia governor stressed that his relationship with the people extended beyond election periods, assuring them that their concerns would continue to receive attention.

Sunday Nwakanma is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over 25 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Abia State and has worked across local, regional, and national newspapers, covering a wide range of public affairs issues. Sunday’s work reflects extensive newsroom experience, multiple professional recognitions, and a strong commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism.

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