TimesNow.com.ng had initially reported that Benjamin said Governor Alex Otti of Abia state would be the last Labour Party (LP) member to govern the southeast state.
The Yoruba Council, in a detailed response, condemned Kalu’s statement, asserting that it should be seen as a personal opinion rather than an official stance from his office.
The council, led by its President, Hassan Oladotun, accused Kalu of attempting to ingratiate himself with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through statements they describe as undemocratic and divisive.
He said:
Oladotun did not mince words, suggesting that Kalu’s comments were a calculated attempt to curry favour with President Tinubu.
Oladotun said:
The council emphasized the importance of addressing the developmental needs of the Southeast rather than engaging in political posturing.
He said:
Oladotun further demanded that Kalu issue an apology for his comments, which he described as:
He argued that such statements only create unnecessary tension and division within the political landscape.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Convener, Coalition Of South East APC Support Groups, Francis Chidozie Okoye, said the APC will take over Anambra state from APGA come 2025.
Okoye said the chances of the APC taking over Anambra state in 2025 are increasing daily.
Speaking in an exclusive chat with TimesNow.com.ng, he said the APC is re-engineering and strategizing to take over power from the underperforming APGA-led government of Governor Charles Soludo.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
