Kalu Likely To Emerge President 2023, Says APC Chieftain

The chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Umuneochi local government area of Abia State, Hon. Innocent Okoroafor has predicted that the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu will become Nigerian President come 2023.

He stated this on Tuesday during the distribution of empowerment kits by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu in the local government.

Hon. Innocent Okoroafor further commended the senator for the gesture, advising elected politicians not to abandon the people but should emulate Kalu through execution of constituency programs and provision of intervention schemes.

He charged the beneficiaries to utilize the items judiciously, expressing optimism that Kalu will bring more democratic dividends to their doorsteps.

Earlier, Kalu former Abia governor who was accompanied by Deputy Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Nkiruka Onyejeocha and many others had on arrival paid a courtesy visit to the Council of traditional rulers of the local government.

In her remarks, Onyejeocha showered praises on Kalu, listing numerous interventions Kalu has done for Abia North and love for Umunneochi. She said Kalu’s love for the youths is immeasurable and reminisced how Kalu had appointed her and other young people as commissioners when he was governor.

The traditional ruler of Isuochi Ancient Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Eze Godson Ezekwesiri, who spoke on behalf of the traditional rulers expressed joy on Kalu’s visit

According to the traditional ruler “the council of chiefs, traditional rulers and all the stakeholders of Umunneochi are glad to see you. We thank God for His mercy and we are very happy to see you. You are a lion who have fearlessly fought battles and won. You will continue to win. Whatever God said will happen is what will happen and that’s why we are here to see you again and pray for your future.” He said

Responding to the remarks of the traditional rulers, Kalu said he has forgiven everyone who played any part in his incarceration. He admonished the traditional rulers on the importance of love.

Part of his words: “I have forgiven everyone that had hand in my incarceration. Several good leaders also passed through what I passed through. People like Sam Mbakwe despite all his wonderful leadership was still incarcerated. So I am not an exception. I am a Christian and I understand what love means. So I encourage everyone to show love to another. We all have one life to live and life is vanity itself. Life means nothing. What is more important is the love extended to each other. Thank God there is no election tomorrow, so I am not here to campaign for votes. If God gives me life and good health in the next three years, I will still be a senator. So I am not asking for vote but for love. So we can love one another.“ He said