The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has described the appointment of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, as Deputy Director II, South, of the APC Presidential Campaign Council as well deserved.
‎In a statement signed by the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, the party appointed Kalu into the key position and also named Chukwu as the Abia State Coordinator of the Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
‎Reacting to the development, Chukwu said Kalu’s appointment was a recognition of his legislative achievements, leadership qualities and capacity to manage complex political responsibilities in a vibrant democracy.
‎According to him, the Deputy Speaker has over time demonstrated the ability to provide effective leadership and coordinate efforts towards securing victory for the party in the forthcoming elections.
‎‎”I believe in the ability of the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, who has shown capacity in delivering on any assignment given to him. Going by his records in the Green Chamber as a principal officer, he has demonstrated great leadership skills capable of bringing victory and winning bait to any cause,” Chukwu said.
‎The Abia APC chairman congratulated Kalu on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on the responsibilities of his new office.
‎He urged the Deputy Speaker to remain focused on his assignment and avoid distractions from political opponents, stressing the importance of his responsibilities to the people of Bende Federal Constituency and the party.
‎The APC has announced that President Tinubu will inaugurate the Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The inauguration is expected to precede the commencement of the party’s campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
