The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the Umuehim Nvosi faction of the Labour Party to abandon personal attacks on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and address the critical issues he raised.
APC urged the faction to demonstrate responsibility by tackling these issues to improve governance in Abia State.
In a statement by APC Publicity Secretary, Abia State chapter, Uche Aguoru, the party said Senator Kalu raised key concerns including the rising cost of education, poor welfare of lecturers in state-owned tertiary institutions, and neglect of teachers in primary and secondary schools. These are realities known to the people, APC noted.
The party said instead of addressing these, the Umuehim Nvosi faction resorted to attacking Kalu and his family.
APC emphasised that Kalu also highlighted the lack of new infrastructure development under the current administration, with showcased projects being rehabilitated ones from past governments (including Kalu’s tenure, 1999-2007) at a huge cost.
APC noted that Kalu warned about emerging political violence and “political banditry” in Abia politics, previously uncommon but now seemingly encouraged by Governor Otti’s utterances.
The party said dismissing these concerns reflects a lack of patriotism and disregard for Abia people’s genuine concerns.
APC commended Kalu’s call for Governor Otti to prioritise Abians’ welfare and prudent use of public resources, saying such advice deserves commendation.
The party insists that Abians deserve leadership based on accountability, performance, and transparency.
Abia APC also reaffirmed its commitment to reclaiming governance in Abia in 2027, saying it will secure all three senatorial seats, win seven House of Reps seats, 24 Assembly seats, and reclaim the Abia State Government House.
”Ordinarily, as a leading political party, we would not concern ourselves with faceless and fragmented groups parading as representatives of a faction whose legitimacy remains unrecognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission, and which, in the eyes of the law as it stands, does not exist, unless the Supreme Court decides otherwise, if such an opportunity ever arises.
”However, we are compelled to respond because their statement, rather than provide answers to the substantive issues raised by Senator Kalu in Igbere, descended into needless innuendos, name-calling, and personal attacks, completely ignoring matters of urgent public concern.
”Senator Kalu raised fundamental and widely acknowledged issues, including the rising cost of education in Abia State, the poor welfare conditions of lecturers in state-owned tertiary institutions, and the continued neglect of teachers in primary and secondary schools. These are not speculative claims; they are realities known to the people. Yet, instead of addressing these concerns, the faction resorted to attacking his person and family.”
