Deputy Speaker House Of Rep. Commend President Tinubu For Prioritizing Igbo Since Civil War
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the Igbo ethnic group, stating that he is the first leader to “remember the Igbo” since the civil war. During an empowerment program in Ndoki, Ukwa East, on Saturday, Kalu highlighted the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as a significant initiative that demonstrates Tinubu’s dedication to the development of the region.
“The president has tried for Ndigbo. He is still trying for Ndigbo. He is the only man that remembered Ndigbo after 54 years that a promise of reconstruction, reconciliation, and rehabilitation was made to Ndigbo,” he said.
The SEDC, signed into law to address the region’s infrastructure needs, marks the beginning of long-overdue post-war reconstruction, Kalu said.
The event also saw over 3,000 members from various political parties defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a shift Kalu attributed to Tinubu’s leadership and the promise of development.
“He came with the spirit of equity and fairness. He is a leader who believes in development,” Kalu said.
Emphasising the party’s growing influence, Kalu added, “As the leader of our party, he has asked us to galvanise the grassroots and bring them closer to the politics of development that he is bringing to Igbo land.”
Kalu welcomed the new APC members, assuring them, “For taking this decision to join APC, it shall be well with you. APC has come closer to the people.”
