Peter Obi not my leader, can’t match my records, I’m most important politician in South-East – Senator
Peter Obi not my leader, can’t match my records, I’m most important politician in South-East – Senator
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, has asserted that he holds the top political position in Nigeria’s South East, rejecting any notion that Labour Party’s Peter Obi is his superior.
During an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, Kalu drew a sharp comparison between his political career and that of Obi, emphasising his broader influence and experience in governance and elections.
“Peter is not my leader. I’m the most important politician from that zone. I have won two states before under the PPA. I have run for president before. My 4.9 million votes are still there since 2007,” Kalu stated, referencing his past political milestones and presidential bid under the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA).
He further highlighted his role in national politics, particularly under former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, saying: “I achieved a lot with PPA. We had ministers, ambassadors, and several appointments under President Yar’Adua.”
Challenging Obi directly, Kalu invited the former Anambra governor to a live debate: “Arrange in your studio a meeting between me and Peter Obi. Put two of us in the same place.”
