Chukwu drew parallels between Kalu’s statement and that of Labour Party’s Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who expressed confidence in his party taking over Lagos state in 2027.
In a statement made available to TimesNow.com.ng, the former Abia lawmaker argued that both comments share the same sentiment, yet Kalu faced criticism while Rhodes-Vivour did not.
Chukwu also questioned the Labour Party’s supporters for vilifying Kalu, saying:
Chukwu described Kalu as “a force that everyone wants to align with” and praised his boldness in speaking his mind.
He concluded that criticism of Kalu is unjustified, especially when compared to a similar comment made by Rhodes-Vivour.
Rhodes-Vivour, who was the guber candidate of the LP in the 2023 elections, had said his party would take over Lagos state in 2027 from the ruling APC.
He reportedly spoke on the sidelines of the Labour Party’s extended stakeholders meeting in Umuahia, Abia state.
Similarly, the Democratic Vanguard of Nigeria has supported Kalu following Rhodes-Vivour’s comment.
The group also said that Rhodes-Vivour’s boast that his party would “take over” the state in 2027 vindicates Kalu.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
