The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, LL.D, CFR, has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging that he has declared interest in contesting the Abia State governorship in 2027.
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In a press release issued on Sunday and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the office described the report—attributed to an online platform, Native Reporters—as baseless, unfounded, and lacking in credibility.
The statement clarified that the Deputy Speaker has not, at any time, made a private or public declaration to run for the Abia governorship in the 2027 general elections.
According to the release, Rt. Hon. Kalu remains fully focused on his four-year mandate of representing the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State and on serving Nigerians with dedication and integrity through his current legislative responsibilities.
The office called on Native Reporters to retract the publication and adhere to fundamental journalistic ethics, including accuracy, truth, and fairness. It also cautioned media practitioners against the spread of misinformation, urging them to verify facts before publication.
The statement further noted that any future political plans or intentions of the Deputy Speaker would be formally communicated by his political family at the appropriate time.
— Levinus Nwabughiogu
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker,
House of Representatives,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
