Why it’s my turn to be senate president – Orji Kalu

Former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has given reasons why he should preside over the 10th senate in Nigeria.

Kali, who is currently chief whip of the Senate, has declared his intention to contest for coveted office after winning a re-election to represent Abia North in the Red Chamber.

He spoke with journalists on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja against the speculation that the ruling All Progressives Congress could zone the position to the South East.

The APC has a majority in the Senate, with 57 seats.

Kalu said it was his turn to become the Senate President being a ranking senator from the South East.

He said, “It is my turn to become the Senate President. If I’m elected Senate President, I will be team Nigeria. I’m going to work in every corner of Nigeria.

“I schooled in Maiduguri, Borno State. I started my business in Lagos and spread it across all state capitals. My first name will be team Nigeria, my last name will be team Nigeria.

“Remember, I’m the only former governor who has never changed phone line for more than 20 years ago. I’m still willing to maintain that telephone number to answer all my calls. I’m not going to switch off my phones because I’m Senate President.
“I’m hoping that Nigerians will pray for me to become Senate President because it’s my turn.”

Apart from Kalu, other elected senators lobbying for the position are Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Sani Musa (Niger); Barau Jibrin (Kano); and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi).