Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said his current priority is delivering good governance and quality representation, not contesting the 2027 Abia governorship election.
Speaking with journalists at his country home in Bende, Kalu said any future ambition would be determined by his constituents and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the appropriate time, stressing that “this is the time for governance, not declarations.”
He noted that as Deputy Speaker, his responsibilities extend beyond Bende Federal Constituency to Abia State, the South East and the nation.
Kalu explained that his call for Governor Alex Otti to join the APC was aimed at integrating Abia into mainstream national politics for greater development, not personal ambition. He described Otti as a personal friend and dismissed claims of political rivalry.
Highlighting his achievements, Kalu listed completed and ongoing road and school projects, electricity initiatives, and federal interventions to address erosion challenges in Bende.
