Browsing: Dr. Orji Uzo Kalu

According to the former governor, heroes and heroines of Nigeria’s democracy, including Abiola, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello, Ladoke Akintola, Kudirat Abiola, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and Gani Fawehinmi, all of blessed memory, should be honoured continually by federal and state governments for their indelible contributions to the social, political and economic development of the country

He said: “Recall that in my congratulatory message to President Buhari when he was being sworn in, I pleaded with him to jump-start the economy by removing the subsidy on fuel as it had been abused over the years by oil barons who capitalized on it to massively enrich themselves to the detriment of the larger society

Kalu, in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser, Prince Kunle Oyewumi, said: “I received with pain the sad news of the passing away of Oba Erediauwa

According to the businessman-cum-politician, over the years, Tinubu has remained on the side of the masses in all ramifications, adding that the large cult-like followership of the APC chieftain is clear testament of his selflessness and large heart

In a statement issued on Thursday by his media adviser, Ebere Wabara, Kalu described such childish ploys as the evil machinations of floundering detractors who will stop at nothing to discredit him and put him at loggerheads with foundational like-minds in the PDP