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 candidate of the 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 he was accorded solidarity commitments by the people for his reelection.
Projects facilitated by Kalu were listed at Aro Ward 3 and other wards, where he was treated to Massive reception of endorsements by constituents led by APC Arochukwu LGA Chairman, John Million.
Constructed and ongoing roads at Arochukwu, Isu , Ezeakuma were mentioned by the APC Chairman as Kalu’s achievements during his address in which he lauded the Senate Chief Whip and urged the people to back his reelection inorder to consolidate on his works.
In the aspect of education John also highlighted the construction of Eze Akuma and Agbaagwu primary schools as Kalu’s gains in their community including the reconstruction of three blocks of classrooms at Ututu.
Kalu’s party candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Dan Okeke gave more reasons the electorates should vote for the Chief Whip and himself saying with both of at the National Assembly he ( Daniel) will tap from Kalu’s influence and legislative experiences to bring Democratic dividends to his constituents.
Daniel outlined an array of projects which he facilitated for the community in his private capacity, assuring them that he’ll do more when elected.
According to Okeke, “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 and so on.
“I have proven that I have the zeal to impact your communities but I can’t do more if I’m not in Government, where I can use my office to influence projects and empowerments that will better your lives.
“It’s important that you vote for our Senator so that he’ll put me through on how to attract more development, being a two time former Governor, member of House of Representatives and now Senator he has all the connections in government to bring good tidings to you all.”
While acknowledging their votes of confidence and appreciation, Kalu expressed that the projects he attracted to communities in the course of learning the processes of Senate chambers stating that now that he had fully understood the workings of the Senate, they could imagine the avalanche of projects that would come their way when he gets 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 of them.
“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 in 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.
Kalu 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.
