By Nwakwuribe Elendu
The appointment of Dr. Ezinne Ben Kalu, though clearly borne out of bad faith and political desperation, is a telling signal that Governor Otti is already preparing his handover ahead of 2027.
Even if Otti were to go as far as resurrecting Benjamin Kalu’s late parents and granting them state appointments, it would still not stop the APC from taking over Abia State. Nor would it deter Benjamin Kalu from leading the restoration of power to Abians. This is because the mission of “Maka Odinma Abia” transcends any individual or family, it is a collective movement driven by the will of the people.
If Otti chooses, he may appoint Ben Kalu’s son as Chief of Staff and his daughter as Attorney General; it will make no difference. The “Maka Odinma Abia” mission remains resolute and unstoppable.
Benjamin Kalu, on his part, has consistently dished out appointments across the three senatorial districts without bias, malice, or ulterior motives. and it is worthy of note, that he has not allocated a single position to any member of his own family. That is the hallmark of selflessness and a true demonstration of sincere, people-centered leadership.
It therefore represents the height of desperation to attempt to entice the Deputy Speaker, who has facilitated substantial federal appointments for deserving Abians with a mere state board appointment for his wife, an offer that would last barely eight months.
And one is compelled to ask:
What exactly is Governor Otti’s preoccupation with the wives of his supposed allies?
Nwakwuribe Elendu writes from Umuahia South.
