In a bold move, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a respected chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, has publicly defended Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu’s recent call for Governor Alex Otti to join the APC. Okoh’s stance is rooted in the fundamental right to political affiliation and the potential benefits for Abia State.

Okoh assertively argued that Kalu, as a dedicated APC member, has the inherent right to canvass for his party, particularly given the APC’s control of the central government. This, Okoh believes, positions Abia State to reap significant advantages from Kalu’s tireless efforts.

In response to criticism from Dr. Osita Offor, aka “Ultimate Commander,” Okoh pointed out that Offor lacks the necessary vote base in Abia State to dictate the state’s political trajectory in 2027. Instead, Okoh suggested that Offor focus on his United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) group, which Okoh perceives as existing primarily for political gain.

Furthermore, Okoh cautioned Obi Aguocha, the representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, against playing to the galleries, pointing out that Aguocha’s success in the 2023 election was largely due to his affiliation with the Labour Party and advised him not to challenge the political realities ahead of 2027.

In conclusion, Okoh reiterated that Kalu’s call for Gov. Otti to join the APC is within his rights as a bonafide APC member. emphasized that this should not be sensationalized to seek relevance, but rather acknowledged as a legitimate expression of political affiliation.