Two-term Governor of Abia State and now Senate Chief Whip; Senator Uzor Kalu is a man known to have always believed in the peace and stability of the entity called Nigeria. When many of his kingsmen are agitating for secession he is of the opinion that with dialogue and engagement in political activities, things can change in favour of the eastern part of the country a pace he represents wholeheartedly and has committed his resources to the upliftment. He is a politician of High note who knows the power of negotiating power.
Despite fighting many battles in which he has come out victorious, his name is synonymous with peace. Having lived part of his formative years as a student at the University of Maiduguri; where he was actively involved in student politics, he has never lost his connection hence why he has constantly done everything humanly possible for Nigeria to remain one entity. He is one of the few politicians devoid of religious or ethnic bigotry. He mixes freely with all sundry regardless of their state of origin or the language they speak. The KIBIYAN KABI of Kebbi Arugungu Emirates despite all odds won his reelection into the 10th senate a few weeks ago. Despite the political tsunami that swept many of his colleagues within off within his region. OUK displayed his political goodwill as a grass root person as he was voted massively for.
On receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC; OUK began to chase his long-time ambition of being the senate president of the red chambers. As the 9thsenate is currently winding up, OUK who is the current senate whip has stayed as a top contender likely to be compensated with the highly coveted position as the number 3 man in the country. All odds are working in his favour as he is a Christian, he is a top member of the ruling party All Progressives Congress APC from the South East region and in other to pacify the region that is constantly seeking to leave Nigeria and float Biafra, the administration is looking to pacify the region with the senate presidency which will give them a sense of belonging and also ensure they have a high stake in governance in the country. OUK is a top contender with his political experience in the executive and as a legislator will come to play.
In other to achieve his ambition; the astute businessman has been on the move rallying around politicians from his region and his friends from other regions to support his bid to become senate president. From the recent permutation, he seems the most likely the pendulum swings in his favour. Sources disclosed that he is currently meeting top influential senators, governors and political influencers to seek their support in achieving his long ambition. “His close relationship with the president-elect is also a strong indication that he might likely get the position of Senate President. He is not relying on that only he is going all out to ensure he tidies his own homework so the rest could be a walkover.”
