A coalition of political stakeholders in Abia State has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu who is currently the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The effort made by the group is seen as a strategic move to encourage Kalu to enter the race for the Abia State governorship under the APC platform to challenge the incumbent governor.
According to the stakeholders, their decision shows growing support for Kalu’s leadership and their belief that he possesses the capacity and strength to lead the state effectively.
The development signals increasing political activity ahead of the next governorship election in Abia, with various interest groups positioning potential candidates for the contest.
As of the time of reporting, Kalu has yet to make an official declaration regarding his intention to run for the governorship seat.
