Nigerians on social media have berated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, over a ‘threat’ to the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, ahead of the 2027 election.
Truetells Nigeria reported that Benjamin Kalu said he cannot be the number 6 citizen of the country and not deliver the state for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He emphasized that Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party cannot retain power in the state in 2027.
The Deputy Speaker House of Reps said he had already told Governor Otti in private and public that APC will take over Abia State in 2027.
The statement has since sparked outrage among many Nigerians with many attacking Senator Kalu.
Others also expressed mixed feelings that Governor Otti might defect to APC before the 2027 election.
@CurrentucheUche wrote: “Look this clown. Abia State people must ensure that this idiott does not return to the House of Reps. Alex Otti must ensure that a very competent and well grounded politician is fielded against the Imbec1le. He must lose his second tenure”
@Omatune wrote: “It’s not even about what this okoko said about Alex Otti, it’s his demeanor whole saying it. This Alex Otti’s top-notch performance is paining them to the bone. PDAPC boys are all in sifia pain. Anuofia/ozoemena that will not smell second term is threatening a whole best performing governor.”
OdogwuGrandPa wrote: “A Lawmaker, a HOR member, threatening a Sitting governor he won’t get 2nd term. A clear case of a mouse seeing himself a lion. Bcos Tinubu gave u Deputy Speaker to pacify Igbos, u now see urself as Igbo leader. Alex Otti fought political heavyweights & won who is Ben Kalu.”
@Pheel_D_Truth wrote: “I thought this clown will end his foolishness in the HOR, he’s bringing it to Abia state, if they think they can turn Abia to Imo then they better think Again. Just imagine his guts. Alex otti should be careful of these snakes he invites to eat with him.”
@osinachikings wrote: “Asides the fact that this man must be under the influence of a substance by saying that Abia state owes Tinubu,
Alex Otti is most likely going to move to APC if Peter Obi leaves LP. Otti has other ambitions that he knows LP will hinder him from attaining.”
@BlakMichael01 wrote: “Is this Jude insane? Someone should help me tell this him that Abians Don’t even want any campaign to hold on behalf of Alex Otti in Abia State come 2027. Alex will remain in power for complete 8 years straight.”
@KolawoleToluw11 wrote: “I said it a few times and I will say it again.. Alex Otti might decamp He’s moving like one of them already.”
@seniakinrinade wrote: “Sycophancy at its highest. Mr 6th citizen I see what you’re doing . Even Tinubu knows you’re faking it. Sixth citizen isonu. Hopefully Alex Otti delivers more dividends of democracy to Abians.”
pearlddiva wrote: “Of this man wan see craze let him bring their APC madness to Abia state. You can see that it’s a party thing for these APC ediots. Did Abia people tell you that they are not ok with Alex Otti? Going forward please watch the state of security in Abia state.“
