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Sir Mascot Kalu, the former Chief of Staff to the ex-Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor-Kalu, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Kalu, who announced his intention on Saturday in Umuahia, said he would contest the election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
He promised to build a government that works for all Abia people especially the underserved at the grassroots level.
He stressed the need for a new era of governance anchored on unity, transparency, and grassroots empowerment.
Kanu said he decided not to challenge the outcome of the 2023 governorship election despite the irregularities because the people demanded change.
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He said: “I chose not to go to Court, allowing the administration space to govern, but today, Abia deserves more progress, more inclusivity, and more truth in governance.”
Kalu, who acknowledged that some progress had been recorded under Governor Alex Otti’s administration, argued that the delivery had not matched the campaign promises made to the people
The APC chieftain promised to lead a people-focused government rooted in equity, transparency, and economic development.
He promised the full implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda at the grassroots and opening the state government’s financial systems to public scrutiny.
Kalu also promised to ensure that civil servants and pensioners were treated with dignity and paid promptly in addition to creating job-driven economic programmes, targeting Abia youths.
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