Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins APC Reps ticket unopposed

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for another term representing Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State in the 2027 general elections.

Kalu emerged unopposed during the APC primary held on Saturday across all 13 electoral wards of the constituency, including Alayi, Bende, Ezeukwu, Igbere, Item, Itumbuzo, Nkpa, Ntalakwu, Ozuitem, Ugwueke, Umu-Imenyi, Umuhu-Ezechi, and Uzuakoli. The exercise recorded a high turnout of party members and stakeholders.

A statement from his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, noted that party leaders, ward executives, and delegates unanimously endorsed Kalu’s candidacy. Stakeholders praised his legislative performance and constituency projects, describing his unopposed return as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by both the APC and constituents.

First elected into the House in 2019 and appointed Deputy Speaker in 2023, Kalu remains a leading figure in the APC in the South-East. He expressed gratitude to party members, traditional rulers, youth, and women groups, pledging to continue delivering democratic dividends and advancing policies that enhance the welfare and economic opportunities of Bende residents.

“The Deputy Speaker reiterated his commitment to promoting inclusive governance and implementing initiatives that improve the lives of the people of Bende,” the statement read.