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I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Metrix147(op): 6:36am On May 15

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has encouraged aspirants within the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to lose hope if they fail to secure party tickets during the forthcoming primaries.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMY0Q6ucK94

Kalu spoke during the APC Stakeholders Meeting in Umuahia, where he shared his personal political journey as a lesson in patience, perseverance, and faith.

According to him, he waited for 17 years before eventually emerging as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, despite facing repeated disappointments and political obstacles.

“I waited 17 years, and I did not die. Today, I am the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,” Kalu said.

The Deputy Speaker disclosed that there were several occasions when circumstances seemed unfavorable to his political ambition, but he remained steadfast and hopeful.

“Every time, there was always a reason why I should not go. But today, God, whose hand controls power, has restored all the years I lost,” he stated.

Kalu urged aspirants who may not emerge victorious during the primaries not to feel abandoned or rejected, insisting that political success often comes with patience and timing.

“If it is not your turn today, tomorrow, or the next tomorrow, do not feel forsaken. Your own time will come, and when it comes, you will not lose anything,” he encouraged.

He noted that not everyone can occupy political positions simultaneously, adding that some individuals may need to wait while others take their turn.

The Deputy Speaker appealed to party members to remain loyal to the APC regardless of the outcome of the primaries, emphasizing that unity and long-term commitment remain essential for political success.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/i-waited-17-years-to-become-deputy-speaker-benjamin-kalu-tells-apc-aspirants-video/

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by helinues: 6:38am On May 15

Show us your achievements for that 17 years

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Bluntguy: 7:34am On May 15

helinues:
Show us your achievements for that 17 years

You mean his achievements during the waiting period or you just want to comment as usual? Yarimo I know say you go ban me immediately but I no mind.

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by SmartPolician: 8:00am On May 15

I thought he wanted to be governor. Why did he suddenly change his mind? I'm assuming that any politician who contests against Enugu and Abia governors just wants to test their popularity ahead of 2031 elections.

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by esnbrutality: 8:59am On May 15

He will loose his seat...

That is sure grin

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by fergie001(mod): 9:00am On May 15

You back-tracked in Abia, why?
You saw the handwriting and want to do an Oyetola by pushing, backing and financing Eric Opah to dethrone Otti.

Goodluck to you Sir....

About Otti's leadership, story for another day!

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by emperor4love(m): 9:01am On May 15

Werey was waiting from south africa, which bizne were u into when in South Africa

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by franchasng: 9:02am On May 15

APC as an evil party founded by Satan to punish Nigeria and Nigerians have been consistent in attracting the worst set of Nigerians from all tribes and regions, what a gathering of evil angry

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Gotocourt: 9:05am On May 15

You wey lamba your wife till you had problems angry

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by pfadom: 9:12am On May 15

You have paid your dues. Didn't allow the myopic bigots to scatter all the plans, vision and sense of purpose you have built or gathered over the years.

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Login2025: 9:14am On May 15

This guy too d make noise

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by ufotunang: 9:16am On May 15

So political positions is turn by turn..than supporting and voting for a competent person that is fit for the job..but talking of turn by turn

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Ewedegubbler: 9:26am On May 15

lets pretend as if we dont know that u were a 419 man in braamfontein back then..

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Lanretoye(m): 9:26am On May 15

Tell Bangladeshi china Hong Kong to go and cue

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Themandator: 9:52am On May 15

Since he has reduced hisbsite to maybe 2 local government, he may be abke to mobilise the nedded resourcesto bulldoze his way through unlese the givernor wants to entirely remove him from the scene thriugh a formidable opponent

You know he is always full of himself and riding high horses every time

esnbrutality:
He will loose his seat...

That is sure

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by jattopeter(m): 10:15am On May 15

Even him knows that it is not possible , no amount of rigging will make it work.

SmartPolician:
I thought he wanted to be governor. Why did he suddenly change his mind? I'm assuming that any politician who contests against Enugu and Abia governors just wants to test their popularity ahead of 2031 elections.

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by johngwain: 10:19am On May 15

Pussy cat wey think say him be lion

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by dederocs(m): 10:33am On May 15

All those greedy people know is to fight for juicy committee and position to keep enriching themselves. Very low minded bunch...what benefit did you bring to our nation or constitution, what benefit did you bring to the ordinary citizen?

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by WhizdomXX(m): 10:39am On May 15

Ewedegubbler:
lets pretend as if we dont know that u were a 419 man in braamfontein back then..

It's spelt Bloemfontein.

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Mindlog: 10:41am On May 15

SmartPolician:
I thought he wanted to be governor. Why did he suddenly change his mind? I'm assuming that any politician who contests against Enugu and Abia governors just wants to test their popularity ahead of 2031 elections.

Ben 6 have outgrown that delusion of wanting to contest against Otti.😂😂😂

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by simpleseyi: 10:53am On May 15

Everyone should wait for their time. Life is turn by turn. Tinubu stepped aside after his 8 years as Lagos governor while his mates were fighting too and nail to be Senators. But when it was his time, he stepped out boldly and said EMILOKAB and told a sitting President at tge market square that it is his (Tinubu’s) turn and that whether the sitting President and his kitchen cabinet likes it or not, he (Tinubu) is the next President and it came to past.

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by onuman: 10:54am On May 15

Each time this man opens his mouth, useless speeches flow out of his mouth.
Never listened to one useful speech by this man.

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Ihengwu: 10:55am On May 15

This his Deputy Speaker position is really getting into his head. This guy is still young but has worst character than the old politicians

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by seanery: 10:57am On May 15

DEN OF THIEVES

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by simpleseyi: 10:58am On May 15

SmartPolician:
I thought he wanted to be governor. Why did he suddenly change his mind? I'm assuming that any politician who contests against Enugu and Abia governors just wants to test their popularity ahead of 2031 elections.

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Tinubu called him to order. Tinubu not let his political family to go up in flames

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by malakaimoscondo: 11:45am On May 15

helinues:
Show us your achievements for that 17 years

God bless u for the simple truthful question u just ask

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by floss(m): 1:09pm On May 15

Tulumbu knows that he can trust Otti more than this scalar quantity

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by Guestmale: 2:29pm On May 15

simpleseyi:
Everyone should wait for their time. Life is turn by turn. Tinubu stepped aside after his 8 years as Lagos governor while his mates were fighting too and nail to be Senators. But when it was his time, he stepped out boldly and said EMILOKAB and told a sitting President at tge market square that it is his (Tinubu’s) turn and that whether the sitting President and his kitchen cabinet likes it or not, he (Tinubu) is the next President and it came to past.

To be successful and to achieve any good things in life, patience, steadfastness and consistency are the keys.

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Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by simpleseyi: 11:25am On May 16

Guestmale:
To be successful and to achieve any good things in life, patience, steadfastness and consistency are the keys.

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Atiku wanted to be President immediately after his 8 years term as VP under Obasanjo. Since then, he has been contesting and losing every election. Peter Obi woke up one day and wants to be President, he will contest for long

Re: I Waited 17 Years To Become Deputy Speaker — Benjamin Kalu Tells APC Aspirants by anonimi: 4:12pm On May 16

Guestmale:
To be successful and to achieve any good things in life, patience, steadfastness and consistency are the keys.

Why are Lagosians not successful with water supply after 27 years of city boy’s a-looter master plan to increase tax burden on the people forever huh

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