Elders from different communities in Bende local government have called on traditional rulers to urgently intervene in the political tension involving their two sons, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
The elders made the call when they visited Eze Anthony Okorochukwu of Bende ancient kingdom, Bende LGA.
Led by the former Chairman of the local government area, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, the elders urged the monarchs to advise former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu to end his rift with Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu and toe the path of peace.
According to them, the Deputy Speaker is not in any way against the ambition of Senator Kalu to contest for Senate in 2027 election.
“Ben is not stopping Senator Orji Uzor Kalu from contesting for Senate.
“They are contesting for two different positions. Why then should there be this level of hostility?
“We don’t want any war between Igbere and Bende. We have had enough of this”, the elders said.
