Orji Uzor Kalu Denies allegations of electoral malpractice. The senator insists every election he has won reflected the choice of the people.
ABUJA, FCT — Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, has said he has never paid anyone to manipulate the outcome of any election. The former Abia State governor made the declaration in a public statement, maintaining that his electoral victories have always reflected the mandate of the people.
According to Kalu, he has never offered money to any individual or group to influence election results in his favour. He said his political success has been built on public support and confidence from voters rather than unlawful practices during elections.
“I’ve never given anyone money to rig an election for me. All my victories have been based on the mandate of the people,” Kalu said while addressing the issue. The senator did not provide further details on what prompted the statement.
Kalu has remained an influential figure in Nigerian politics for more than two decades. He previously served as Governor of Abia State before winning election to the Senate, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission. Public discussions about electoral transparency have continued to feature prominently in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
The development means Kalu has publicly aligned himself with calls for credible and transparent elections. His remarks may contribute to ongoing conversations about electoral integrity and accountability, as political leaders and institutions continue to encourage public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process. At the time of this report, no official response had been issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the senator’s statement.
