By Abdullateef Bamgbose
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dissociated himself from the controversial remarks made by the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Chief Okey Ezeala.
This is even as the senator warned that the publicity secretary should make efforts to separate personal opinions from the party’s viewpoint.
In a statement issued by his media office and signed by George Maduka yesterday, Kalu called on Ezeala to discontinue using his name to promote his controversial opinions.
According to the statement, “Ezeala does not work in the Senate office of Senator Kalu. He does not speak for the senator and cannot express opinions that contradicts him.
“The former governor’s wish is to have a stronger and united APC. He has been doing everything possible to strengthen the party for a more prosperous outing in the state. He does not believe in the divisive statements from Ezeala and he does not support the name calling and attack on party leaders.
“Senator Kalu strongly believes in APC and as a leader, he also believes the party deserves to win all the elective positions from councilorship to presidency.“
Kalu also advised Ezeala to seek the counsel and opinion of the party executives led by the Chairman, Dr Kingsley Ononugbo before making public statements.
He noted that statements that do not promote peace and unity among members does not reflect his views and identity, and should be ignored.
