Chief Emma Trumps Eke, the Federal Commissioner representing Abia State at the National Population Commission, has dismissed rumors that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, is planning to run for governor of Abia State in 2027. He described the claims, circulating on an obscure blog, as baseless and politically motivated.
Chief Eke accused an unnamed “invisible politician” from Igbere of orchestrating the rumors to promote his younger brother’s candidacy for the Bende Federal Constituency seat. He clarified that Rt. Hon. Kalu is focused on strengthening the APC and working to deliver results for the party and the President, rather than pursuing personal political ambitions at this time.
“The political future of the Deputy Speaker will be determined by God and his political family. Whether he will run for Senate, Governorship, or return to the House of Representatives will be decided openly.”
He highlighted that the Benjamin Kalu group has built a formidable structure across the Southeast, not for personal ambitions, but to strengthen the party and deliver better electoral results for the President in future elections.
“As the leader of the opposition in Abia, he should not rest but work hard to redeem the state. APC is daily harvesting great men of character and resources with the aim of winning the state for the party.”
Chief Emma Trump Eke reaffirmed that Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu is committed to party-building and serving his current role as Deputy Speaker.
He called for unity within the APC in Abia and dismissed divisive rumors as distractions from the party’s goal of strengthening its position in the state ahead of the next elections.
