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Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by BleedingPen: 11:37pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Emulate Mandela, imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, justice and fair play — Kalu tells African Leaders Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged African leaders to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, justice and fair play which the late South African former President, Nelson Mandela was known for. The former Governor of Abia State made the call on Thursday while delivering a lecture during the 10th Nelson Mandela International Day celebration, which held at the University of Abuja. Eulogising the late African leader, Kalu said Mandela was an outstanding champion of human freedom and liberty, an anti-apartheid crusader who sacrificed the best years of his life to secure the emancipation of his people from the degradation and humiliation of inferiority status imposed on them by a wicked, hateful, abominable and lawless regime. He said Mandela was not just a revolutionary leader, adding that his record of philanthropic commitment to not only South Africans, but to citizens of many other nations around the world was quite exceptional. “He taught the world the meaning and essence of humility, forgiveness, acceptance, perseverance and tolerance not through precepts, but through an incredible force of personal example that probably has no parallel in human history. “As a prisoner at Rhodes Island, Mandela brought to bear on his terrible and negative experience, exemplary and positive qualities of discipline, endurance, patience, hope, fortitude and remarkable stoicism. “The Nobel Prize winner who became the first democratically elected President of the Republic of South Africa at the age of 77, retired after only a single tenure in office in 1999, setting a challenging example to other depraved African leaders who turned their offices into imperial bastions of maladministration, oppression of their own people and corruption. “Madiba’s quest for comprehensive emancipation that encompassed political, mental, economic and physical dimensions led him to embark on charitable engagements, raising stupendous sums of money for schools, hospitals, sporting activities for the benefit of the desperately deprived black communities of South Africa. “His hunger for the freedom of South Africa, somehow, became the hunger for the freedom of all, irrespective of their tribe, colour and religion. He took on a campaign that set the leadership bar for African leaders and Africa’s leadership. “I am a beneficiary of Mandela’s mentorship. I would say that God specially created the great man to tutor and shape me into responsible, industrious and disciplined man with a commitment to the welfare of my people and to humanity in general,” Kalu said. Kalu revealed that as a politician and businessman, he met Mandela on several occasions, confessing that he inspired him a lot. “He introduced me to the leaders of the great African National Congress (ANC), with whom I have maintained a very robust relationship. Through him, I met with President Thabo Mbeki, who is now a dear friend and a brother. I also met President Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe, former National Secretary of ANC who held sway for six months following the decision of the ruling party to ask President Mbeki to step aside. “Of course, I met President Jacob Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa who is now tasked with the responsibility of leading the great vision that Mandela had for South Africa. Nothing can demonstrate the level of intimacy I enjoy with Mandela’s family than the warm treatment I get from the matriarch of the house, Gracia, each time I visited. She always ensured that I lacked nothing and that I felt at home. “The bridge Madiba built that connected me with South African political gladiators is still sustained till date. I am still a strong member of the ANC family, just as I am still an ally of former and incumbent President of the country. Only few months ago, I undertook a trip to South Africa and visited the three ex- Presidents. I particularly spent a quality time with my friend, President Mbeki who was then giving cold hands to political activities in his party, ANC. I reminded him of the political philosophy of Madiba. And that did a lot of magic. That sentiments I expressed steered him out of his earlier disposition. He saw the need to join forces with ANC for the campaign. Of course, that decision played a big part in ANC triumphing at the poll,” Kalu stated. The Forbes-rated billionaire said the lesson he learnt from Mandela has helped him a great deal in his present sojourn in the Senate, particularly on the supremacy of the party. “I make bold to say that I learnt at Mandela’s feet. During one of our meetings, he told me that he wanted Cyril to be his deputy, but the party leadership thought otherwise. One thing he told me that he did was that he respected the decision of the party because party is supreme. I imbibed that education and have lived by it in my political pursuits in Nigeria. “It may be recalled that recently I made an attempt to contest to become the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate. I however withdrew from that contest as soon as the party’s decision was conveyed to me. I stood down because having learnt from Mandela the dictates of party supremacy, it would amount to a betrayal of my learning to go against what the party’s consensus. “I also believe that as an evolving democracy, one with a history of military adventurism with the attendant destruction of political ethos and institutions, Nigeria will fare better if politicians, irrespective of their party affiliations, respect party supremacy. That way, we will be able to build a political culture that derives its powers from the party manifesto and programmes,” Kalu added. The All Progressives Congress lawmaker said as the National Assembly begin to implement the Nigerian mandate, himself, his family and his constituents will be guided by those eternal principles that Mandela lived by and ultimately bequeathed on humanity. “I make a pledge to work for the peace and progress of Nigeria. I pledge to work for the peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians irrespective of their tongue and colour. I make a pledge to work for the common good and greater unity of our country. After all, those are the tenets Mandela lived and died for. And they are the core values he taught everybody that had the fortune to encounter him,” Kalu declared. http://igberetvnews.com/831195/emulate-mandela-imbibe-spirit-forgiveness-justice-fair-play-kalu-tells-african-leaders/
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Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by johndik(m): 12:04am On Jul 19, 2019 |
I wish Nigerian politicians will immitate Mandela's example... 2 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Nobody: 1:06am On Jul 19, 2019 |
johndik: Mandela was terrorist, People are overrating him. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by loosecanon50(m): 2:05am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Orji Uzor Kalu, why don't you start emulating Nelson Mandela by first confessing yours sins and telling us how much money you have stolen so far so that they will lock you up in jail? If you can do that other African leaders will follow suit. Na only talk huna sabi. Mumu man 52 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Karemarealty288(m): 2:33am On Jul 19, 2019 |
The way this crook got his voice back amazes me...this is a man that ran Abia to ground zero, on joing APC suddenly turned to motivational speaker. 50 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by mknigeriagreat: 4:40am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Emulate mandela? I hope they really know who mandela was in his days? Easy to say emulate why cant you people live a life that will make others emulate? Click on my signature or profile for the sale of this Foreign used beautiful machine. Peugeot 407 EW12 engine 6 gears. Car runs on 6.5litres for every 100km. Confirmed not theoretical. Friday bonus.... bring a buyer and get a huge weekend share... 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Nobody: 4:42am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Which mod dey morning duty sef 3 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by maggilove(f): 4:43am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Are you emulating him too? Lead by example. 7 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by mknigeriagreat: 4:44am On Jul 19, 2019 |
grayht: Lol. Nairaland stepping up. Good new topics hit frontpage at hours like this.. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by ednut1(m): 4:51am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Why didn't you emulate him. I served in Abia and could not understand why he was hyped back then. 7 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Emmasnoop(m): 4:53am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Thief Thief Government. 2 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by chelsea1116(m): 4:54am On Jul 19, 2019 |
See who dey talk about Mandela! Nigerian politicians are all thieves..ALL OF THEM! short and tall, young and old, weda na igbo,hausa or yoruba!! All of them THIEVES!! One day God will bless us,we v suffered and still suffering but oneday blessings will visit our homes. 7 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Jig5aw(f): 4:55am On Jul 19, 2019 |
The Nigerian people are to blame, for a man like this to open his mouth and utter such advice as using Mandela as an example. 5 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:02am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Good one...... |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Teejayphillip(m): 5:15am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Are u okay Mister Orji 4 Likes
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Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by puresaint(m): 5:20am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Even this one is saying emulate Mandela? Wonders shall never end.. Our politicians knows good thing but can never do it. 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Nobody: 5:22am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Nigeria only gets advice from criminals. This imp forget mandela ruled for one tenure. This bastard has been swindling Nigeria since I was a toddler. 5 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by magicminister: 5:27am On Jul 19, 2019 |
This is really funny. This guy was the governor of Abia state for 8 years and achieved absolutely nothing. Aba is an eyesore till date and criminality is rife. Abians are super innovative and i used to go there to source for Aba made products which often trumps the quality of foreign made goods. Rather than capitalize on the will power and innovativeness of Abians, this used his tenure to make life as difficult as possible for them. Orji Uzor Kalu, Shame on you!! All the money you embezzled, i hope you can take it to hell where you belong! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by anonimi: 5:27am On Jul 19, 2019 |
johndik: Why is the rogue talking not starting with himself to emulate Mandela Or was Mandela a bail-jumping thief like Kalu ni? eyeview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkU_VzlfO14&feature=youtu.be 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by anonimi: 5:31am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Karemarealty288: Don't be amazed no more. He brokered the arrangement Buhari has with Kanu of IPOB. Look closely and watch the trend since his visit to him in Kuje prison. PrettyCrystal: 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Elfather12: 5:37am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Oleee 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by anonimi: 5:40am On Jul 19, 2019 |
SeunOluwafemi: www.nairaland.com/attachments/2281191_politricks_jpeg1e074f9e4eb2ed17a7bc4617eb7731cb The Enugu governor’s aide also spoke on the efforts of Mr. Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, to intervene in the dispute between IPOB and the Federal Government. According to him, he had expressed the view that the agitation was spinning out of control and felt there was a need to get influential Igbo leaders to intervene. To this end, Obetta said he arranged for Mr. Kalu to visit the IPOB leader in Kuje prison. Prior to the visit, he added, he had contacted some prominent Igbo leaders to visit him, but they declined. 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by lonelydora: 5:41am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Because of some morsel from APC, he betrayed his people. Please when is Yoruba selling FFK to us? We will dash them Orji Uzo Kalu and Joe Igbokwe? They don't need to pay 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by dfrost: 5:42am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Really? From the biggest scam coming from the SE? 3 Likes
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Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Shimran(m): 5:43am On Jul 19, 2019 |
chelsea1116:Indirectly advising the youth not get involved into politics. Pls make some exemption no matter how less they are. Some politicians are of good intend 1 Like |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Houseofglam7(f): 5:43am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by awa(m): 5:49am On Jul 19, 2019 |
This rubbish written for Orji Kalu to read out is just an embarrassment to Mandela. How can Betrayer like Kalu start talking about Mandela. I guess Mandela spirit will refute these scraps from the Spirit world. Well, shame on the Nigerian nation that people like Orji Kalu are now the ones championing the reorientation we need. 4 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by Nobody: 5:50am On Jul 19, 2019 |
This idiot that robbed abia of her common wealth and handed over to his fellow robber. 4 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by chrisxxx(m): 5:52am On Jul 19, 2019 |
Chaii. Mandela don suffer. Someone like Kalu advises others to emulate Mandela. Is Kalu not aware that he is supposed to be the Mandela of his local Community? Having ruled his state as a governor what is doing in the Senate? Mandela was no power hungry. He ruled once and never contested again. Kalu emulating Mandela begins with you . 5 Likes |
Re: Sen. Orji Kalu To African Leaders: Emulate Late Nelson Mandela (Photos) by dicex(m): 5:52am On Jul 19, 2019 |
U mean they shuld all go to prison?
so what r u saying kalu? 1 Like |
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