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The Deputy Speaker, RT Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, was straightforward in his remarks as he welcomed the Governor of Enugu State to the Progressive Family gathering today.

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October 15, 2025
The Deputy Speaker, RT Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, was straightforward in his remarks as he welcomed the Governor of Enugu State to the Progressive Family gathering today.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, was direct and welcoming as he received the Governor of Enugu State into the Progressive Family during a well-attended gathering today.

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Kalu described the Governor’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a testament to the party’s growing influence and credibility, particularly in the South-East. He praised the Governor’s courage and foresight, noting that the move would further strengthen the region’s voice in national development.

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The event drew party stalwarts and loyalists who hailed the Governor’s entry as a sign of renewed hope for unity and growth within the progressive movement.

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