Reps Deputy Speaker, Minister Fight For Supremacy In Abia APC

Kinsmen of the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha have warned the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and the sacked member of the House of Representatives representing Isukwuato/ Umunneochi federal constituency, Amobi Ogah, to leave their daughter alone and allow the Appeal Court adjudicate on the electoral dispute brought before it by Ogah.

This was as a former Acting Governor of the state, Stanley Ohajuruka advised the minister to focus on her ministry and allow the Deputy Speaker to deliver on his legislative mandate.

Chairman of the forum, Barr Eze Chikamnayo was flanked by the Secretary, Engr. Johnson Ndunisi and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Ikedi Ezekwesiri, said Mr Ifoh and his anonymous cohorts had alleged, without any evidence that the purported victory of Labour Party Candidates in the last election was being overturned unconstitutionally.

However, a former Acting Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon Stanley Ugochukwu Ohajuruka has counselled Hon. Onyejeocha to take the path of honour and peace and allow the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to work for Nigerians.

Ohajuruka who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday said the distractions brewing up between both leaders were unnecessary, describing it as an ill wind that blows no one any good.

Ohajuruka who was also a two-time former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and former member of, House of Representatives who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency of the State said Kalu has the support of Abia people, Ndi Igbo and indeed, Nigerians from all works of life.

He said; “It has come to our attention the public display of arrogance of some very disgruntled persons who in recent times tried to bring the name of our deputy speaker and the leader of APC in Abia State to public disrepute and dishonour.

“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no crisis here. There is no dispute between the deputy speaker and the Minister of State for labour and employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

“At every forum, the Deputy Speaker tells everyone to respect her, work with her and not to do anything that will show displeasure.

“So, he has at no time asked anyone to work against the Minister of Labour. So, for people to go around and try to create unnecessary tension where there is none; on behalf of this very modest young man, this very innocent young man, they should allow him to do his job.

“Let them allow him to do his job. He’s very amiable. Nigerians are very happy with him. Abians are very happy with him. We will we will hold him in very high honour. They should allow him to work.

“While we appreciate Mr. President for making our sister minister, I advise her to focus on her job of assisting the government to create jobs for Nigerians instead of fighting a lost battle,” he added. (Vanguard)

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