Kalu’s Reelection bid recieves a boost as Arochukwu ward passes vote of confidence.
Constituents of Aro, Isu and Ututu wards of Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia-North have unanimously adopted the candidature of Senator Orji Kalu representing the district at the National Assembly to run for another term at the Senate.
Kalu who is a candidate of All Progressive’s Congress (APC) had just concluded touring the entire 21 wards in Isuikwuato LGA where he received unanimous endorsements.
Subsequently on Sunday ,Kalu touched the following wards ; Aro Ward 3, 2 , 1 and 4 , Ututu ward A, B, C and Isu where he was warmly recieved by the people for his reelection.
In giving their approval for his reelection, the people highlited the projects facilitated by Kalu to include, roads at Arochukwu, Isu , Ezeakuma as mentioned by the APC Chairman of Arochukwu LGA; John Million while making his speech where he urged the people to back his reelection in order to reap more gains from his quality representation of the people.
In the aspect of education, the construction of Eze Akuma and Agbaagwu primary schools as well as reconstruction of three blocks of classrooms at Ututu were mentioned to Kalu’s credit in the community.
APC’s candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency, Chief Dan Okeke gave more reasons why the electorates should vote for the Chief Whip and himself saying; with both of them at the National Assembly, he ( Daniel) will tap from Kalu’s influence and legislative experiences to bring democratic dividends to his constituents.
He there after outlined an array of projects which he facilitated for the community in his private capacity, assuring them that he’ll do more when elected,canvassing
for votes in favour of Kalu and himself.
“Orji Kalu has constructed roads at Isu, Isuochi, Abam , Ihechiowa. In my private capacity, I have built a customary court, ICT centres, gave out cash to entrepreneurs”.He enthused.
While acknowledging their votes of confidence and appreciation, Kalu posited that the projects he attracted to communities were done in the course of learning the processes in the Senate, stating that now that he had fully understood the workings of the Senate, they could only imagine the avalanche of projects that would come their way when he is re-elected.
He said; “Some have been there for 12 years and did nothing. I’ve just done a little over three years and I have been able to construct over 61 roads. In addition to schools, streetlights, boreholes and the rest” .
“This is just the beginning , because I achieved all these under tutelage; being my first time at the Senate , you can only imagine what I’ll do for your communities when I return because I have fully learnt the job”.
“I have put my words in action by giving you what I promised in 2019, vote wisely for the APC and ensure you look out for the broom logo , though I am not happy with the state of Aro Ward 1 road and some others, it will be my priority once I return”.
He was accompanied to the community by the party’s candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Dan Okeke, member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon. Mike Ukoha, Dr. Maduka Ukaegbu, Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission and other party chieftains.
