I Have Not Declared for Abia Governorship Contest, Deputy Speaker, Kalu Clarifies
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu has debunked reports that he has declared for governorship of Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Hon Kalu clarified that he is currently focused on his four year tenure and the member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.
The statement urged the public to disregard the report by an online medium insisting that report Linking him to the Abia governorship race was “baseless and unfounded.”
Part of the statement reads:
“The attention of the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, LL.D, CFR, has been drawn to a false and misleading news report circulating on social media, attributed to “Native Reporters”, claiming the Deputy Speaker’s intention to run for Governor of Abia State in 2027.
“We categorically state that the report is baseless, unfounded, and lacks credibility. The Deputy Speaker has not made any declaration, either privately or publicly, to contest for the governorship of Abia State in 2027.
“The Deputy Speaker is focused on his four-year mandate of representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State and serving them and indeed, all Nigerians with dedication and integrity.
“We urge “Native Reporters” to retract the false report and adhere to basic journalistic ethics, including truth, accuracy, and fairness if they are a responsible and credible news platform.
“We also caution against spreading misinformation and advise media practitioners to verify facts before publication.
“The political family of the Deputy Speaker will announce his plans and intentions at the appropriate time.
