The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has secured a clear path to retain his legislative seat ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The prominent lawmaker received an official endorsement from the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Bende Federal Constituency to pursue a third term in office.
Kalu announced this development at the APC State Secretariat in Umuahia, Abia State, where local delegates gathered to confirm their unwavering political solidarity.
The legislative primary election returned the incumbent politician completely unopposed, cementing his position as the undisputed leader of the regional party chapter.
Furthermore, the party constituency members had long expressed their collective desire for his continued presence within the chambers of the National Assembly in Abuja.
They officially validated this widespread support during the weekend voting exercise, ensuring a seamless selection process without internal party friction.
Kalu revealed that no alternative aspirant purchased the necessary nomination forms to challenge his third-term bid within the ruling political organization.
Uncontested Path To Continuity
He attributed this rare political scenario to public support for continuity and absolute confidence in his current legislative representation.
The Deputy Speaker has established a strong reputation through various rural development initiatives and infrastructure projects across the thirteen local communities.
Before his emergence as the sixth highest political citizen in June 2023, he served efficiently as the official spokesperson for the ninth assembly.
He currently leads the vital House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, directing crucial national legislative adjustments for the federation.
Additionally, he founded the Benjamin Kalu Foundation to drive youth empowerment, healthcare access, and specialized welfare programs for vulnerable groups.
His non-kinetic security initiative, known widely as the Peace in the South East Project, attempts to restore economic stability to the fractured region.
Reports from Vanguard News indicate that unopposed primaries remain uncommon for high-ranking principal officers facing local rivalries.
However, his grassroots politics and strategic consultations neutralized potential opposition long before the official party sales of expression forms commenced.
Legislative Influence And Regional Impact
The party in Abia State described his consensus return as a strategic victory that guarantees stability for the constituency.
Bende residents expect accelerated completions of ongoing road networks and educational interventions funded through the national budget.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to monitor party primaries across the federation to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act guidelines.
Meanwhile, Kalu expressed deep gratitude to the executives and promised to sustain his focus on high-impact bills that protect local business interests.
He alleged that true democratic representation requires constant feedback loops, which his administrative office maintains through structured town hall engagements.
His supporters believe his unopposed return sets a positive precedent for stable political leadership across other federal constituencies in the South East.
He previously alluded to contesting for the governorship of the state, but the towering and unassailable popularity of Gov Alex Otti informed a wiser strategy to stick to his parliamentary privilege.
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