2023 Polls: More Last-Minute Drama Unfolds as APC Denies Suspending Orji Kalu
- The Abia state All Progressive Congress (APC) has released a contrary statement debunking the suspension of Senator Orji Kalu
- A statement released by the party's spokesperson reveals that media reports making the rounds about the purported suspension of Senator Kalu were false
- He also accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring fake news about the renowned senator
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A counter statement has been released by the Abia state All Progressive Congress (APC) to debunk claims that it suspended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of the state's north senatorial district.
Earlier on Friday, February 24, reports were making the rounds that the party had suspended the chief whip of the red chamber of the national assembly over anti-party activities.
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Reacting to these reports, the Abia state APC spokesperson, Okey Ezeala accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of spreading fake news, Punch reported.
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In a terse statement, Ezeala revealed that no such thing transpired within the party.
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He said:
“Senator Orji Uzor Kalu remains the candidate of our great party as both the party and his constituents are satisfied with his performance.”
"Kalu remains a loyal member of APC," says Ezeala
While addressing the anti-party allegation against the Kalu, Ezeale, according to The Sun, said Kalu had shown loyalty and commitment to the party from inception till date.
He stated that the senator was innocent of the accusations and remained an ambassador of the party with no record of anti-party engagement or affiliation.
Through the statement, the APC then urged residents of Abia and supporters of the former governor to remain calm and disregard any similar occurrence of the rumour.
Well-known APC Ex-presidential Aspirant Joins TikTok, Discloses Daily Mission
In another development, TikTok, a short-form video hosting service owned by China, now has a new subscriber in the person of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.
Senator Kalu, a former Abia state governor, announced his new subscription to the social media platform on Friday, October 28.
Kalu told his friends and well-wishers that he would post videos on political and non-political issues daily.
Source: Legit.ng
