Senator Kalu confirmed failed attempts to unseat Senate President Akpabio, hinted that Anambra governor Soludo may join APC, and expressed confidence in Tinubu’s second-term prospects.
Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Senator Kalu confirmed that there were moves within the Senate to unseat Senate President Godswill Akpabio, but said the effort was unsuccessful.
According to a report from DAILY TRUST, Kalu said, “Though there were attempts, we didn’t allow that to happen. That is why I always say we are one big family, and it is not going to happen.”
He stressed that the upper chamber remains united and focused on legislative duties, particularly supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. “Whatever the problem is, the Senate is more interested in making laws that will help President Tinubu overcome the economic difficulties our people are going through. We are more interested in the people. The legislations we are making are pro-people, and we are focused on ensuring Nigerians can eat three times a day,” he said.
On political developments in the South-East, Kalu hinted that Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, might soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “I think after all the court cases, he is a progressive like myself, President Tinubu, and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio…So, Soludo is a progressive. I don’t see anything wrong with him joining us. In fact, it is confirmed that he will join the APC,” he said.
Kalu also expressed confidence in Tinubu’s second term, asserting, “The President has no opposition. Our party is fully on ground and with the people. Nobody can say we don’t have the people.”