The Orji Uzor Kalu Campaign Organization says the Chief Whip of the Senate never had any encounter with gunmen during his ward-to-ward tour in Ohafia Local Government Area.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the campaign organization, Sunny Idika on Friday morning warned those peddling such rumour against the Chief Whip of the Senate to desist from doing so.
According to the statement, Kalu who is the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district is doing everything possible within his constitutional rights to bring the unfortunate security crisis in Ohafia under control.
The statement reads in part:
“Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his team never had any armed confrontation with any group during his ward-to-ward tour in Ohafia Local Government Area as peddled by some people.
“Senator Kalu met and interacted with his constituents from Okamu, Ohafor and Ania wards where he admonished them to be peaceful and law abiding.
“Let it be on record that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his team never encountered any armed group at the communities he visited.
“Therefore, those peddling such rumour against the Chief Whip of the Senate, should desist from the mischievous act.
“Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is doing everything possible within his constitutional rights to bring the unfortunate security crisis in Ohafia Local Government Area under control.”