Tag: Benjamin Kalu
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Deputy Speaker, Kalu kicks off National Action Against Blindness Project
Deputy Speaker, Kalu kicks off National Action Against Blindness Project Benjamin Kalu Foundation in collaboration with Vision Saver Eye Care Limited has kicked off a National Action Against Blindness Project, organizing a three-day medical outreach in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State. The Foundation which is the brainchild of the Deputy Speaker of the House…
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Sit-at-home, unknown gun men alien to Igbo land – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
..unveils PISE project for restoration of security, peace …as Ohanaeze Ndigbo PG calls for unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Friday, said that observance of sit-at-home, unknown gunmen and other social vices are alien and abhorrent to Igboland socially, economically and culturally. He however…
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Abia at 32: Let’s key into FG’s renewed hope agenda for better tomorrow- Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has enjoined all Abians not to despair in the midst of all the sociopolitical, economic challenges facing them but remain optimistic in the possibility of a better future. The deputy speaker made the plea while rejoicing with the government and the people of Abia on the occasion of 32nd…
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Again, deputy speaker, Kalu wins as Tribunal’s strikes out AA petition
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has welcomed the striking out of the purported petition against his election by the Action Alliance (AA) at the National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Recall that on Tuesday, the tribunal also delivered a remarkable judgement on the…
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Deputy Speaker excited over judgement upholding victory
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has commended the judgement of an Umuahia High Court that upheld his victory at the 2023 National Assembly elections.
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Tribunal’s verdict has vindicated me, says Reps’ deputy speaker, Kalu on name validation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu says he has been vindicated on the validation of his name by the ruling of the National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital which also upheld his election. Kalu’s remarks is contained in a statement issued by his Chief…
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Just In: Tribunal delivers judgement in petition against HoR Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Umuahia has rejected the petition put forth by the Labour Party candidate, Chief Frank Chinasa. Chinasa had aimed to invalidate the election victory of Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and the representative for the Bende federal constituency. The tribunal, consisting of three…
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Kalu urges Umahi to consider roads investment fund for infrastructure development
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has urged the new minister of works, Senator David Umahi to consider using roads investment fund for the development of infrastructure. Likening the fund to that of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Kalu said it will help the ministry raise fund in the light…
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Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Another era of political detractions
By Levinus Nwabughiogu It is a feeling of déjà vu, coming rather from a place of fluffy political calculations than a plausible, defensible legal poise with some precision and exactitude. Call it a hogwash or a display of some irascible thoughts, you won’t be mistaken. But whichever way, it is intrinsically fueled up by ego.…
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Tribunal reserves judgement in suit seeking to nullify HoR deputy speaker
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Monday, reserved judgment in the petition seeking to nullify the election of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende federal constituency, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Samson Paul -Gang, after all parties had adopted their final…