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Kalu never endorsed Otti for second term — Abia APC

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  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has vehemently denied reports that Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term, calling the claims "misleading, malicious and deceptive propaganda."
  • The APC stated that Kalu, a committed party member and leader in Abia, has never endorsed Otti, accusing the governor's media team of spreading falsehoods to create confusion.
  • The party reaffirmed Kalu's dedication to strengthening the APC's position and ensuring its victory in the 2027 gubernatorial elections, aiming to unseat the current Labour Party administration.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has issued a strong rebuttal against what it terms "misleading, malicious, and deceptive propaganda" circulating from Governor Alex Otti's media team. The party categorically denies that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has endorsed Otti for a second term. This assertion by the APC aims to debunk claims that could potentially sow confusion among the electorate and undermine the party's political standing in the state.

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.

— Uche Aguoru (APC Publicity Secretary)Denying reports of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu endorsing Governor Alex Otti.

According to the APC's Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the party wishes to make it unequivocally clear that Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has consistently maintained his loyalty and commitment to the APC. He is described as the undisputed leader of the party in Abia State, and his focus remains firmly on bolstering the APC's prospects for the upcoming 2027 general elections. The party emphasizes that Kalu is dedicated to ensuring the APC secures all elective positions, including the Government House in Umuahia.

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.

— APC Abia StateFirmly refuting the alleged endorsement.

This political maneuvering highlights the intense rivalry and strategic positioning ahead of the next election cycle. The APC accuses the current administration of relying on misinformation and expresses its firm resolve to unseat the Labour Party government, citing alleged mismanagement of the state. The party urges Abians to remain steadfast in their support for the APC, presenting it as the credible alternative for a better future for the state. The narrative from the APC paints a picture of a determined opposition ready to reclaim power through legitimate political engagement.

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.

— APC Abia StateReaffirming Benjamin Kalu's position within the party.
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