Former governor of Abia State and
chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has explained
why he would continue to throw his weight behind the government of President
Muhammadu Buhari.
The former governor also noted
that the visit by the APC national chairman, governors and a minister to Buhari
in London, on Sunday, has also vindicated him.
Kalu made the remarks Monday, at
a dinner hosted in his honour by Dr. Nasiru Abubakar in Shanghai, China.
He said, “It is my duty to
support the government in power and to support the central government
controlled by the APC.
“First, I speak as a member of
the APC, second, as a friend of the president and also as a Nigerian who wants
the country to move forward .”
“We should try to be our
brothers’ keeper.”
He continued, “I am excited
because just as we are seated here, the news is that President Buhari is
receiving the national chairman of APC and some governors on visit.
“This has vindicated most of us
because people wanted to kill us for telling them that the president is alive
and will soon be back. I don’t know what people gain in seeing a leader to die
instead of praying for their leaders.
“I am sure you are aware Mr.
President is getting well by the day and those that make hate comments or speak
in the contrary; who attack people like us that tell them the truth that the
president is alive and responding to treatment will by now know we had our
facts right.”
He mentioned that corruption was
the greatest challenge of the Nigerian society, adding that people merely pay
lip service to it.
He blamed the reasons for
economic setback of Nigeria on mismanagement and theft of public fund.
His words, “it’s therefore
surprising to see them talking about ruling Nigeria despite their past records
in mismanagement.
“I am sure most representatives of
international communities in Nigeria are amazed about public fund looting.
“About three years ago when we
first mentioned the alarming level of looting, they looked at us like people
who were misinformed. But today, everybody knows better that we had facts.”
On the way forward, he suggested
that “cultural re-evaluation, political re-evaluation are among what the
country needs urgently. Yes, the country needs restructuring, economic
restructuring, political restructuring but not to divide the country. The
country needs stability to move forward.
“All those preaching hate and
calling for dividing the country should rethink. I am happy that the leader of
the Arewa has been talking to me and his statements are very positive.
“The youth leader of the Arewa
Forum, Alhaji Yerima Shetima and I have been in touch and am happy about the
assurances he has given. Look at how large China is and the world still
supports her One China Policy.”
Keep defending him because when the rain falls,it will also be on you,be ready to search for another hiding place because soon or later you come out defenceless.... My former governor.
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