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Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by politicoNG(op): 8:22pm On May 11

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday secretly appeared before the APC Screening Committee for the House of Representatives primaries in Bende Federal Constituency shifting his focus from the Abia State governorship race.

The development comes after months of bold claims by the Deputy Speaker that he would challenge and unseat Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election.

His decision to return to the House of Representatives contest has continued to generate reactions within political circles in Abia State and among supporters of the APC.

The once thunderous voi‌ce t⁠h‌a‌t filled the airwaves with‍ ambitious gov‍ernorshi‍p calcu‌lations has suddenl⁠y gone‍ si‌lent. The man whose suppor‍ters lou⁠dly marke‍ted as th⁠e suppos‌ed political messiah‌ to “rescue” Abia‍ in 2027 has quietly disappeared⁠ fro⁠m the bat‍tlefield he once prete‌nded to dominat‌e.

Acco‍rding to co‌nfi‍rmed⁠ reports‍, the D‌eputy S⁠peaker was‍ screened alongside other aspir‍ants⁠ by Panel C at Treasures Suites & Confe‌rences, Ab‍uja, not for governors‍hip, bu‍t for the very sa‌m⁠e Federal House seat many believ⁠ed he had outgrown politically.

The secrecy surrounding the screening ha‌s only deepene⁠d s‌uspici‌ons within APC c‌ircles themselves. Many party faithful‌ who once defende‍d the Deputy S⁠peaker’s “larger ambition” n⁠ow feel aban‌doned, confus⁠ed, and politica⁠lly str⁠an‌ded.
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Some‌ are asking priva‍tely whether the go‍v‍ernorship as‌pirati‍on was ever real or merely a bargaining chip fo‍r polit⁠ical negotiations ahea⁠d of 2027.

Others⁠ believe the handwritin‍g b⁠ecame cle‍ar after internal assessments reportedly re‌vealed the en⁠ormous difficulty of marketing the APC brand in Abia a‌gainst th⁠e growing popularity of Govern‍or Alex Otti’s governance s‍tyl‍e‍ and infrastru⁠ctural drive.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by LagosOrigin: 8:23pm On May 11*

Governor Alex Otti is Peter Obi disciple and he's doing wonders in Abia state .. infact, Abia state is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria today, all thanks to Peter Obi and his Excellency Governor Alex Otti.

APC looted Abia state to the ground till God used Peter Obi to liberate Abia state from the wolves in sheep clothing politicians in APC.

We must liberate Nigeria from the wickedness of APC in 2027 insha Allah.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Bentacur007: 8:30pm On May 11*

His adviser is very smart
He cannot win Alex Otti
Modified

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by fergie001(mod): 8:38pm On May 11

Chai.....

And I was setting up structures to eat Abuja money, this one pain me!
Make I leave my PVC for Lagos jareh!

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by LagosOrigin: 8:40pm On May 11

Bentacur007:
His adviser is very smart
He cannot win Benjamin Kalu

Read your comment again and modify.

Benjamin kalu is APC and APC is evil.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by insidelife22(m): 8:41pm On May 11

Some how common sense was dashed to this one.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by saintkel(m): 8:58pm On May 11

I just de laugh...d kind lose wey him for lose eh....Igbos vote competence not sentiment ...

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Apcshit: 8:58pm On May 11

The fear of Alex Otti is the beginning of wisdom

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by MartinCorridon: 8:59pm On May 11

Raw cowardice.

This one sef dey join to dive under the bed every Monday.

Tinubu's Emilokan Speech will be forever be reckoned with.

Imagine dissing a sitting President for crying and being a serial loser grin

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by kerry57: 8:59pm On May 11

Why nah, after making mouth. Yeye politician

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by erniok(m): 9:00pm On May 11

LagosOrigin:
Governor Alex Otti is Peter Obi disciple and he's doing wonders in Abia state .. infact, Abia state is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria today, all thanks to Peter Obi and his Excellency Governor Alex Otti.

APC looted Abia state to the ground till God used Peter Obi to liberate Abia state from the wolves in sheep clothing politicians in APC.

We must liberate Nigeria from the wickedness of APC in 2027 insha Allah.

Has APC ever governed abia state abi na cho cho cho highness

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by PulaPower: 9:03pm On May 11

LagosOrigin:
Governor Alex Otti is Peter Obi disciple and he's doing wonders in Abia state .. infact, Abia state is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria today, all thanks to Peter Obi and his Excellency Governor Alex Otti.

APC looted Abia state to the ground till God used Peter Obi to liberate Abia state from the wolves in sheep clothing politicians in APC.

We must liberate Nigeria from the wickedness of APC in 2027 insha Allah.

Apc for Abia state?

You can’t even reason proper again..

Defeat is a bad thing o

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Freshtruth(m): 9:03pm On May 11

He for try am na make otii give am wotowoto. From his statement of allowing oti to finish his 8yts . Oti has decided to work for tinubu 2 states on the bag for APC in south east
Imo And abia tinubu just need 25 percent vote in Anambra which suludo will deliver. Wike will still deliver pH and Abuja for tinub

4 of these 5 state I mentioned obi won there in 2023
Removing these 5 stares from obi millions
Obi can still balance 2 of those States with block votes from kano

Tinubu still favorite next year

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Mindlog: 9:04pm On May 11

Ben 6's h.a.l.l.uc.i.n.a.t.i.o.ns. has finally cleared off!😂😂😂

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by SonOfWords(m): 9:05pm On May 11

E for no abandon na.

Wetin Abia people for use him eyes see for next elections for be am like twist of fate for zee world.

Anu nchi !

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Mrexcell(m): 9:07pm On May 11

The guy man advised himself shap shap cheesy

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by SonOfWords(m): 9:07pm On May 11

LagosOrigin:
Governor Alex Otti is Peter Obi disciple and he's doing wonders in Abia state .. infact, Abia state is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria today, all thanks to Peter Obi and his Excellency Governor Alex Otti.

APC looted Abia state to the ground till God used Peter Obi to liberate Abia state from the wolves in sheep clothing politicians in APC.

We must liberate Nigeria from the wickedness of APC in 2027 insha Allah.

APC don really show you shege for that country .

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by free2ryhme: 9:08pm On May 11

politicoNG:
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Dem no dey tell blind man say rain dey fall 😂😂

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by lordm(m): 9:12pm On May 11

No be Igbos vote ikpeazu?

saintkel:
I just de laugh...d kind lose wey him for lose eh....Igbos vote competence not sentiment ...

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by ViceGovernor: 9:14pm On May 11

I understand the Abia governor will now make sure he doesn't return to the HOA for this attempted usurping.

They say he's going to push someone to rival the APC man

Freshtruth:
He for try am na make otii give am wotowoto. From his statement of allowing oti to finish his 8yts . Oti has decided to work for tinubu 2 states on the bag for APC in south east
Imo And abia tinubu just need 25 percent vote in Anambra which suludo will deliver. Wike will still deliver pH and Abuja for tinub

4 of these 5 state I mentioned obi won there in 2023
Removing these 5 stares from obi millions
Obi can still balance 2 of those States with block votes from kano

Tinubu still favorite next year

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Metrofox(m): 9:14pm On May 11

e for put body na abeg. even house of reps he won't see again

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by streetpaddy(m): 9:16pm On May 11

LagosOrigin:
Governor Alex Otti is Peter Obi disciple and he's doing wonders in Abia state .. infact, Abia state is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria today, all thanks to Peter Obi and his Excellency Governor Alex Otti.

APC looted Abia state to the ground till God used Peter Obi to liberate Abia state from the wolves in sheep clothing politicians in APC.

We must liberate Nigeria from the wickedness of APC in 2027 insha Allah.

You meant pdp, there was never APC governor in Abia, the governor that was unseated was from PDP

Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by onyinyechi225(f): 9:16pm On May 11*

saintkel:
I just de laugh...d kind lose wey him for lose eh....Igbos vote competence not sentiment ...

Youve said it all..✅📌

No be like some others wey go sell their conscience and the future of their kids/generation with Rice or unworthy envelops!.
Some will even say they will rather kpai than see a particular person of a particular ethinicity ascend presidency.. ask me why?..
;they have nothing against this person but just where he originated from.
So sad.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by missionmex(m): 9:18pm On May 11

Mumu man him eye for blur on election day when he sees that he cant even get 5000 vote.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Ofunaofu: 9:18pm On May 11*

So the man who vowed to connect Abia State to the center has now secretly disconnected himself from the promise?

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by YourNextLevel(m): 9:19pm On May 11

God don safe you Mr number 6 !

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by LibertyRep: 9:19pm On May 11

He couldn't have won anyways.

Not even when Otti himself aligns with the President.

He should try again in 2031.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Wizardslayer: 9:20pm On May 11

lordm:
No be Igbos vote ikpeazu?

Ikpeazu wasn't elected he was selected by the cabals holding the state hostage.

Just like what's happening in Imo state.

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Re: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by Freshtruth(m): 9:21pm On May 11

ViceGovernor:
I understand the Abia governor will now make sure he doesn't return to the HOA for this attempted usurping.

They say he's going to push someone to rival the APC man

not house of assembly but house of rep there is already an agreement oti will not witch hunt ben