Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared himself more important politician from Nigeria’s South-East region dismissing the political influenced of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former governor of Abia State, downplayed Obi’s relevance, insisting that his political record and accomplishments far outweigh those of the former Anambra State Governor.
“He is not my leader, I am the most important politician from that zone”, Kalu said confidently.
“I have won two states before under the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA). I ran for president before. My 4.9 million votes in 2007 are still there. We achieved a lot with PPA. We had ministers, ambassadors, and other appointments under President Yar’Adua”.
When asked about his political future, Kalu said he would not rule out contesting for presidency again If given the chance, adding that age would not be a barrier.
“If I’m healthy and God gives me life, I can still contest”, he said.
“The question is not age, It’s competency. It’s about what is in my brain and what I can deliver”.
Kalu also commented on the renewed agitation for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, urging caution and respect for the judicial process.
“You know this case is before a court of competent jurisdiction. It is not a very good thing for me to come openly to start canvassing opinion without knowing the position of the court or that of the President. The President is watching the judiciary closely”, he said.
The Senator revealed that he had discussed Kanu’s case with President Tinubu but declined to share details of their conversation.
“I have discussed this issue with the President many times, but I cannot tell you what I discussed with him. It’s a privileged for me to have spoken to the President. What matters is that everyone wants a peaceful resolution”, Kanu said.
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