Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Vows APC Will Reclaim Abia in 2027

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to take over Abia State from the Labour Party (LP) in the 2027 general elections.

Kalu made the declaration during a meeting with over 27 support groups under the Ben Kalu Foundation (BKF) in his hometown, Bende, on Sunday. The gathering brought together members of Renewed Hope Partners, the Renewed Hope Initiative, and other pro-Tinubu groups working to strengthen APC’s presence across Abia.

“We have come to take over, and there is no going back because we want to work with the President to move our state forward,” Kalu stated.

The Deputy Speaker praised President Bola Tinubu as the “real miracle worker” for removing fuel subsidy and channeling the recovered funds directly to the states. He said Abia State must align with the Federal Government to fully benefit from ongoing reforms.

While acknowledging Governor Alex Otti as a friend, Kalu criticized the Labour Party administration for what he described as poor performance despite receiving large monthly allocations. According to him, Otti’s government receives between ₦38 billion and ₦40 billion monthly, compared to previous administrations that managed less than ₦5 billion.

“You cannot be getting this kind of money and perform like those who got far less,” he said. “We are the opposition, and we will speak for the masses.”

Kalu also revealed that President Tinubu has promised to build a seaport in Abia State, describing it as one of the administration’s major infrastructural commitments to the Southeast. He urged APC members to obtain their voter cards and prepare for the 2027 elections, assuring that the party’s victory would come “through the votes of the people.”

Several APC leaders, including Rev. Trump Eke, Charles Ogbonna, Don Ubani, and Chikezie Mba, commended Kalu’s leadership and pledged their full support for his political ambition.