The All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State Chapter, has condemned the disruption that occurred during a community function hosted by the great people of Item in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, which had the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, in attendance.
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‎In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the party said reports reaching it indicate that the address of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Deputy Director-General II (South) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, was disrupted by some individuals at the event. The party described any attempt to disrupt a peaceful public gathering as unfortunate and contrary to the spirit of democratic engagement and tolerance.
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‎Aguoru said Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has consistently championed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across Abia State, including in Aba and Item community, and his engagements have generally enjoyed remarkable acceptance, enthusiasm, and popular support from the people.
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‎According to him, President Tinubu has earned the confidence and appreciation of Abians through federal infrastructural projects, development interventions, strategic appointments, and employment opportunities extended to the state and its people. These achievements, facilitated through the unwavering commitment and advocacy of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, demonstrate the President’s genuine concern for Abia State. His relationship with the Deputy Speaker remains firmly rooted in mutual trust, loyalty, and shared commitment to national development.
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‎Aguoru said no amount of political blackmail, intimidation, or orchestrated hostility can weaken the enduring relationship between President Tinubu and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
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‎He said the growing acceptance of the APC and President Tinubu across Abia State and the Southeast is a testament to the political leadership, strategic mobilisation, and grassroots strength of the APC and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
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‎The party called on security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disruption at Item and to ensure that such incidents do not recur. It also urged all political actors to embrace democratic engagement, tolerance, and responsible political participation.
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‎Aguoru expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure overwhelming support in Abia State in the 2027 presidential election. He added that Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu will defeat his opponent in Bende with a very wide margin, while the APC will win the three senatorial districts, eight Federal House of Representatives seats, twenty-four State House of Assembly constituencies, and produce the next Governor of Abia State in the person of Dr. Eric Chinemeucheya Opah.
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Abia APC Condemns Disruption At Item Community Function, Reaffirms Support For President Tinubu
