The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reaffirming his directive that the most senior political office holder should take charge of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in states without APC governors.
Following this directive, Kalu is now set to oversee the party’s structure and mobilisation in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Kalu revealed that the President restated the directive during an engagement in Abuja on Friday. He added that the arrangement allows governors to manage party affairs in APC-controlled states, while the highest-ranking political figures assume responsibility in states where the party is not in power.
“I thank the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for insisting that governors should handle party matters in states with APC governors, while the highest-ranking political office holders, such as the Deputy Speaker, take responsibility for states like Abia,” Kalu said.
Kalu noted that the model has been consistently applied across ward, local government, and state congresses, adding that it has significantly strengthened party unity in Abia.
He expressed optimism about the party’s prospects, stating that the APC in Abia is now more united and better positioned for electoral success.
The Deputy Speaker also commended the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) for its efforts and pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to secure victory.
“Abia APC has never been this united and forward-looking. With your support, we will deliver Abia’s votes overwhelmingly,” Kalu added.