Abia Government Accuses Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu of Betrayal, Arrogance, and Lack of Integrity

The Abia State Government has expressed concern over what it described as the recent utterances and conduct of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, alleging a recurring pattern of deceit, betrayal, and arrogance that questions his integrity and suitability for leadership.

This was contained in a statement issued by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, on behalf of the Abia State Government.

The statement reads in part:

“Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is a known traitor, liar, serial betrayer, and an arrogant man driven by uncontrollable pride. His political journey has been characterized by acts of disloyalty and ingratitude toward those who helped shape his path.”

According to the statement, former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, played a major role in Benjamin Kalu’s rise to prominence — mentoring him, financing him, and even providing the flight ticket that took him abroad.

“Senator Kalu, out of goodwill, gave Benjamin Kalu 25% of his shares in Bende Export Limited, despite owning 100% of the company. Sadly, Benjamin Kalu squandered the entire investment, leaving his benefactor with nothing,” the statement continued.

It further noted that despite that setback, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu once again supported Benjamin Kalu’s political ambitions and helped him secure the House of Representatives seat, even against his own brother from Igbere. “Unfortunately, Benjamin Kalu repaid that kindness with betrayal, turning against the very man who built him,” it added.

The statement accused the Deputy Speaker of continuing this “shameful pattern” by maligning Senator Kalu before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “forgetting the hands that once lifted him,” describing such conduct as evidence of untrustworthiness and unfitness for leadership.

It further claimed that Governor Alex Otti, who was Senator Kalu’s banker at the time, is fully aware of the transactions that showed how Orji Uzor Kalu empowered Benjamin Kalu financially and politically.

“The Abia State Government wishes to remind the public that leadership demands humility, loyalty, and integrity — qualities Benjamin Kalu lacks. His arrogance and unrestrained pride have become his trademark, making him unfit to represent the collective interests of the Abia people,” the statement said.

It concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency and good governance, stressing that Abia deserves better.

“Abia deserves better. The Government remains focused on transparent leadership and the delivery of good governance, and will not be distracted by individuals whose political survival depends on lies, betrayal, and deceit,” the statement concluded.