Kalu denies backing Otti's re-election bid — Abia APC

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The All Progressives Congress in Abia State has dismissed reports claiming that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term, describing the claim as “misleading, malicious and deceptive propaganda.”

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In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the APC said the allegation was being circulated by the governor’s media team and was aimed at creating confusion among the public.

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“The attention of the APC in Abia State has been drawn to a misleading, malicious, and deceptive propaganda being circulated across various media platforms by Governor Alex Otti’s media team,” the statement read.

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It added that the claim suggesting Kalu had endorsed Otti was entirely false and should be disregarded.

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“For the benefit of unsuspecting members of the public who may be misled by these desperate falsehoods, we wish to categorically state that Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has never, at any time, either publicly or privately, endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term in office,” the APC stated.

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The party described Kalu as a committed member of the APC and reaffirmed his position as a key figure in the party’s structure in Abia State.

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“Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu remains a loyal, committed, and dedicated party man, as well as the undisputed leader of the APC in Abia State,” it said.

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The statement further insisted that the Deputy Speaker remains focused on strengthening the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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“On the contrary, the Deputy Speaker has remained resolute and fully committed to the mission of ensuring that the All Progressives Congress wins all elective positions in Abia State and takes over Government House, Umuahia, come May 29, 2027,” it added.

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The APC also accused the current administration in the state of relying on propaganda and misinformation.

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It further claimed that the party’s resolve to unseat the Labour Party government remains firm.

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“His determination to ensure that the Labour Party administration in Abia State is voted out remains strong, consistent, and unwavering, especially in view of what many Abians consider the mismanagement of the state across critical sectors of governance,” it added.

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The APC urged residents of the state to remain loyal to the party ahead of the next election cycle.

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“We urge Abians to remain steadfast, united, and committed in their support for the APC as the party continues in its quest to offer a credible alternative and a better future for the people of Abia State,” the statement concluded.

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