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Press Release From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives

May 2, 2025

SEDC: Igbo will give Tinubu over 70 Percent Vote in 2027 -Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the people of the South East will deliver over 70 percent of their vote to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Kalu said that it will be one of the ways of repaying President for his commitment to the development of Igbo land.

Recalling the promise of reconstruction, rehabilitation and reintegration made to the people of the region by the Gowon regime after the civil war that claimed over 3 million lives in 1970 which was not kept, Kalu said that President Tinubu has fulfilled the promise with the creation of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).

The Deputy Speaker made the pledge while speaking at Ntalakwu in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State on Friday during a grand reception held in his honour by the Atuma Grace Movement, a political structure of former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Atuma.

Kalu who was also honoured with a chieftaincy title of "Dike Eji Aga Mba" meaning "The Peoples Warrior" by the traditional ruler of Ntalakwu ancient kingdom in Ikwuano Oboro, King Larry said that the people of the South East will continue to the istration of President Tinubu.

The Deputy Speaker also formally received many notable sons and daughters of the community who decamped from the ruling Labour Party (LP) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), among whom were Retired Major Akubundu Awa; a 3 time majority leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Chief Wisdom Ogbonna; former President General (PG), Oboro Community Welfare Association, Chief Kingsley Uwa and a former Education Secretary, Ikwuano Local Government Area, Chief Sir Uche Nwachuwu.

Kalu said: "No other President has ed the promise made to Igbo people after the war like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fifty years came and ed, istrations came and ed, none of them deemed it right to fulfill those promises made to Ndi Igbo and only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took it upon himself and said, there must be a platform to respond to those proposals made to Ndi Igbo. And he chose South East Development Commission which no other President accepted to sign.

"He answered to our problem to enable us develop the rural communities in Igboland. He signed the SEDC bill into law and has funded it even when naysayers said he won't. He loves Ndi Igbo and we Igbos those who love us.

"We are promising the President, 70 to 80 percent of votes from Igboland. Let us continue to remain as people that love peace and unity."

Reacting to the public outcry that the authorities in Abia are restricting the traditional rulers from engaging with some government officials of Abia extraction in their various localities, Kalu said the ill development is not reflective of true governance and the wish of the people.

"I heard the cry of the traditional rulers who mentioned he was asked not to come and receive the Deputy Speaker by the powers-that-be in the state, when we were received in Bende, we heard that they were asked not to receive those from the Federal Government, asked not to go to any function promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It ought not to be so! Election has come and gone. Now is time for governance. Restricting the traditional rulers from coming to welcome those working with President is not the right leadership that Abia state is looking for.

"Those who are threatening the traditional rulers, please, we beg you, allow them the freedom to exercise the mandate of the people. Abia state should be free for everybody to express where they want to belong and who they want to follow", he said.

Earlier in his remarks, the host, Chief Emeka Atuma welcomed the Deputy Speaker, saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is waxing stronger in Abia State.

"The Deputy Speaker, your presence in itkwuano today is not by mistake. As a great son of Abia, a great son of Nigeria, this is your day. We will not celebrate any other person but you because in the leadership pinnacle, you're the APC leader of Abia State. I'm welcoming my pinnacle leader, the entire Abia people is here. We appreciate you, and I would like to make a remark that this is just the beginning of the journey because we are ascending to greater heights, we will shout in victory when we reach the Olympian heights. That's where we are headed. We are not going to be distracted. We appreciate you and we welcome you specially, both my traditional ruler who was actually asked not to be here in person. Thank you for coming", he said.

Signed:

Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Ka ana eje

I am sure of 25% in Abia.

All the issues that this country have can go to ashes, the only thing that matters is 2027, which of course, is sure for everyone

This fool right here has never discussed thought provoking conversations, just moving from apc to south east to tinubu, complete empty vessel

Like in 2023?

Even tinubu knows that you are whyning yourself

Your head is obviously not correct Mr speaker

The Igbos I know won't vote for him even at gun point

He is just fooling emilokan and his miscreants

The Play! You will see the Greatest Voters Apathy in the Next Presidential Election in South East.

Ben Kalu should at least test his so-called popularity by running against Alex Otti for governor of Abia State in 2027 under the APC,

Let's check something

foolish man speak 4 urself biko

Tinubu should invest his money inside CBEX instead of giving this Kalu campaign funds or better yet he should pour fuel on his money and use it as firewood, because even 10% vote, he no go get for East

Shame... Nigerians get your PVC get ready for 2027

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fergie001, you keep on posting your posts to FP yet you keep denying of NL right to make their posts be on FP. Thunder where are you?

Nobody needs your 5% votes

Keep talking anyhow odey

after tinubu, na still tinubu

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No one cares really. If you like, you can give him just 1% of the votes even less than what Buhari got, what will be will be. But no one should cry foul if they lose out in the political powerplay. What is certain is the fact that Tinubu will never succumb to blackmail and hand over power to those that hate him with ion. No one should talk about justice when you think you can decide somebody's fate but you dont want them to determine yours. If Tinubu wins in 2027 without much votes from the East, then I am sure that the VP will comes from the SS, no matter how you people cry and unfortunately the cycle continues while the bitterness of the children of hate increases and the Nigeria moves on.

Everyone knows this is a lie. These politicians will surely push Tinubu to his doom. Even North won't vote for him. They vividly know this. What happened in Rivers state this week should open Tinubu's eyes to see reality for himself. I'm a yoruba man and I know the level of resentment of my people towards Tinubu. The few that are defending him are either APC member or those benefitting from his government.

You come and force me to vote for him,so selfish

What's diswan saying,is he high?

Laying the foundations for the rigging, I see.

SE don’t give shi shi vote to Yoruba especially when their kinsman is on the ballot. If Tinubu sees 10% he has done well!

Who would have thought in 2023 that most of the SS states will APC in less than 2yrs into PBAT government?

Well, Kalu and him SE brothers...

Kalu is our political leader in entire South-East
Anything he says, we obey
Any direction he leads, we follow
All South Easterners must vote Tinubu in 2027

Confirmed.....

All the governors would all Jagaban

Tinubu will be president of USA.


Babablu bulabu

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casualobserver:
SE don’t give shi shi to Yoruba especially when their kinsman is on the ballot. If Tinubu sees 10% he has done well!

Ojukwu was on the ballot in 2003 but Southeast gave their votes to Obasanjo, a Yoruba man.

Truth will prevail over the lies of APC and Reno Omokri bots.

Even Tinubu knows that this is a fat lie.

Otherwise..

They will eat soaked bread in tea as Tinubu once said.

Baba didn't even bother going there to campaign. He ed Buhari described them as 5 % dot in circle.

what if CBEX stop paying and close down again?

Mrchippychappy:
Tinubu should invest his money inside CBEX instead of giving this Kalu campaign funds or better yet he should pure fuel on his money and use it as firewood, because even 10% vote, he no go get for East

casualobserver:
SE don’t give shi shi to Yoruba especially when their kinsman is on the ballot. If Tinubu sees 10% he has done well!

But you know the Yoruba man is far better than your kinsman.

Data and achievement don't lie