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Kalu Receives Over 100 PDP Defectors into APC in Abia

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has received over 100 former members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) now defecting into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. The mass defection was celebrated during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) in Obingwa Local Government Area on Sunday. Notable among the defectors is ex-PDP State Secretary Barr. Ibe Nwadioha, who declared his move as “the collapse of every other political party in Obingwa LGA.” The defectors pledged their support for President Bola Tinubu, Deputy Speaker Kalu, and APC’s development agenda for the South East. Kalu commended the defectors and emphasized the significance of the change sweeping through Abia. At the event, Obingwa APC stakeholders honored Kalu with a traditional outfit and a machete, symbolizing strength and courage. The event highlights the evolving political landscape in […]

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Tinubu: Constitution review will strengthen democracy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s full support for ongoing constitutional reforms, describing the exercise as vital to deepening Nigeria’s democracy, strengthening institutions, and protecting citizens’ rights. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Tinubu spoke at the National Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Abuja. He described the review as a “golden opportunity” to entrench good governance, inclusivity, and sustainable development. “The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is not static, but a living document that must continually respond to the realities, aspirations, and challenges of our people,” Tinubu said, noting that the exercise aligns with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The President commended the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for creating an inclusive platform that […]

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Nigeria Can’t Wait Any Longer for State Police – Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria can no longer afford to delay the creation of state police if it wants to effectively tackle rising insecurity. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after returning from Geneva, Switzerland—where he attended the 55th WTO-IPU Parliamentary Conference—Kalu described Nigeria’s centralized policing system as inadequate and outdated compared to global best practices. According to him, worsening cases of banditry, violent crimes, and communal clashes require a policing model that brings law enforcement closer to the people. “The only way we can achieve faster response times is by unbundling the current centralized structure,” Kalu explained. “If we establish state police alongside the federal police, we can address security challenges more effectively while tailoring policing to local realities.” Kalu acknowledged concerns that state police could be hijacked by politicians but insisted the greater […]

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