Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, has dismissed claims that Peter Obi is a major political force in the South-East, insisting that he himself remains the most influential politician from the region.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, made it clear he has no interest in discussing the former Labour Party presidential candidate. “I am a member of the APC and I don’t want to discuss Peter Obi. I’ve told you before,” he said firmly.
Kalu added that he would be open to debate only if Obi were present, joking that they could “sort it out” in a two-hour discussion. Despite repeated questions, he kept the focus on his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his own political achievements.
The senator also addressed suggestions that Obi is the South-East’s political leader, dismissing the notion entirely. “He is not my leader; I am the most important politician from that zone,” Kalu boasted, pointing to his track record and influence.
Highlighting his credentials, Kalu recalled that he received 4.9 million votes as the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) presidential candidate in 2007. He also emphasized past accomplishments, including winning two states under PPA and holding ministers, ambassadors, and other appointments during President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration.
Reaffirming his place in South-East politics, Kalu insisted that his experience and achievements outweigh Obi’s role as the 2023 Labour Party flagbearer. For him, the conversation remains clear: his legacy defines the region’s political landscape.
