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Buhari’ll Take Nigeria To The Promised Land – Kalu
Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, yesterday said he believed President Muhammadu Buhari will take Nigeria to the Promised Land, and urged all Nigerians across religious, ethnic and political divides to support him for greater success.
The two-time governor expressed this view while speaking with journalists, during the funeral service held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, in honour of Chief James Babatunde, fellow of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners. The deceased was 79 when he passed on.
Said Kalu: “We are heading to the Promised Land. Buhari is leading us to the Promised Land, but people don’t understand. There are two types of components that make democratic process – the hardware and the software. The hardware is what you see, such as road construction and reconstruction. The software is obedience to rule of law, accessibility to people’s mind, obedience to court order, making sure that court of competent jurisdiction’s orders are respected, and making sure that everything done in the law is totally agreeable.
“Our problem in Nigeria is very simple. People are not obeying traffic lights. Big people don’t want to obey simple rule; ‘do not cross this line’, this is the problem the country has. This is what Buhari is saying, that, ‘no, you cannot do without due process.’
“Buhari is trying to say to Nigerian people that, ‘yes I might be slow, but we have to go through process which is internationally acceptable’. So, we are on course. Things have been very difficult, I agree. But my grandmother used to tell me that when a tailor gets a brand new cloth, he has to first cut it into pieces, then make it into a very fine dress. That is where we are today. Everybody must be crying, we’ll get it (the nation) back on course.”
Responding to a question on the assertion made by the United Kingdom that the agitation for restructuring would determine the direction of 2019 general elections in Nigeria as well as the call by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should forget secession and support restructuring of the country, Kalu said: “Restructuring is what comes gradually. Everybody is shouting. Let them stop saying restructuring. Let them say we need fiscal federalism.
“If you are saying restructuring, people will term it that you want the country to be divided. You want the local government to be this, you want this and that. What we are saying is very simple: ‘the duties of the federal government are so much. How can it be talking about education, road, agriculture? They should take away all those things out of their hands. Like Ibadan – Lagos Expressway, it should be shared among the three states: Lagos,Ogun and Oyo. If you go to another highway, Lagos-Benin Expressway should be shared among Edo, Ondo, Ogun and whoever is there. By so doing, all these challenges of going through deplorable roads will be a thing of the past. The union is so big that the Federal Government should not be doing certain things; that is what we are saying. Nobody is saying: divide the country. We are just saying, there is a need to restructure the country economically.
“Even Buhari himself made a statement few days ago that there’s need to restructure the economic aspect of this country, and everybody agrees. There is a will for us to put this into use. Whether the British authority or any authority is saying that restructuring will be the determinant of the elections may not be true. The democratic nature of Nigeria will still make people vote for whomever they want.”
Kalu, who is the Seriki of Ibadan and Aro of Ogbomoso, conferred on him by a former Olubadan and the Soun respectively, said he has never hidden his intention to represent the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 2019, even as he vowed to support President Muhammadu Buhari for second term in office.
“He is a popular man. Let’s assume he came in with 12 million votes, and let’s say 1.5million are gone, he still has 10.5million behind him,
“We believe in openness of democratic process. You can see the impact the APC is making. People are not seeing this, because they were used to being dashed free money. From nowhere, you will just see people packing money in a basket and give you. They won’t ask where the money is from. We are now telling young people, go and start poultry, go and start agriculture, go and start doing hibiscus, potato and so on. They should start doing something. This is what the system is saying.”
Asked of his opinion on official claim of Nigeria having exited recession, Kalu, a successful international businessman, responded: “I don’t even think we have exited recession. I beg to disagree with any economist or anybody who put that in place. I believe honestly that we are still in recession. I have told many television houses and newspaper houses that we might exit recession by December 2018. The capability of recovery is being put in place and I can assure you that we are recovering. We have not fully recovered and I am sure we will recover by December 2018.
“So, anybody judging Buhari on recession now is making a mistake. There are a lot of jobs that they are putting in place and yes, some economists who might be in a hurry can say we have exited, but in the real course of economic dynamics, we have not exited. If you still check the capacity utilisation, it is very poor; goods in warehouses are still stocked up.
“The greatest problem we had was the devaluation of naira. Many people lost their capital; many businessmen, traders, manufacturing houses, lost their capital. So, it will take two to three years for them to recover and that is where we are going. Even, the World Bank agrees with my theory that this recession will be exited in December 2018.”
Solomon F Johnson
December 16, 2017 at 9:07 pm
Birds of the same feather.
Chima Ejiogu
December 16, 2017 at 8:56 pm
sorry.guy.that time don pass.no children around for your tale.
Chibueze Emmanuel
December 16, 2017 at 8:53 pm
idiotic talk
Frankie Chuks Johnson
December 16, 2017 at 8:41 pm
You keep dreaming
Benedict Paul
December 16, 2017 at 8:37 pm
Orji Uzor is a confirmed mad man now……nonsense
Chris Ugo
December 16, 2017 at 8:23 pm
This man is seriously sick in the head.
Christ Chizorntech Udealor
December 16, 2017 at 8:08 pm
Fuck you to the promise land!
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu Frank
December 16, 2017 at 7:56 pm
clap for cow president of Nigeria and it agents killer virus of innocent people
Chima Morrison Nworu
December 16, 2017 at 7:48 pm
Dis man dis ur campaign neva do? They are not after you again. Make we hear word naa
Ibeh Justin Uchenna
December 16, 2017 at 7:37 pm
Just as you’ve taken Abia State abi…
Obinna Obiakor
December 16, 2017 at 7:36 pm
Foolish being, criminal running from prosecution
Chisom Charles
December 16, 2017 at 7:35 pm
May that kind of promise land be ur portion
Justus Agomuo
December 16, 2017 at 7:32 pm
You are a disgrace to your self nd those who believe you
Eva Best
December 16, 2017 at 7:24 pm
Hopeless tout
Ojocide Ogala
December 16, 2017 at 7:14 pm
Says who, 2 ur land is beta
Cosmas Ozigbo Cosmas Ozigbo
December 16, 2017 at 7:05 pm
This imbecile, has lost all sense of sanity, and decorum of a gentleman.
Gingo Lanni
December 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Many are surprise Igbo land is so free their people say anything and there is no consequences.
Matthew Benedict
December 16, 2017 at 6:59 pm
This man na complete okporoko head, tufiakwa.
Onyemaechi Tony
December 16, 2017 at 6:48 pm
Egwu
Amazwealth Obioma
December 16, 2017 at 6:45 pm
It depends on which land was promised and by who…. It might as well be hell!
Pat C. Nwalings
December 16, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Thank u madman
Dimi Vibrant
December 16, 2017 at 6:42 pm
Pls take dat mic out of dat Igbo smoker
Giftie Okpara
December 16, 2017 at 6:34 pm
Catch Fierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Henry Dike Destiny
December 16, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Shut up
Oscar Ezechi
December 16, 2017 at 6:28 pm
Who Born efcc?
Chi Cheta
December 16, 2017 at 6:21 pm
I wu onye ara
Chinwuba Paulynus
December 16, 2017 at 6:07 pm
Your nothing but he goat nonsense man
Engr Chidi Aloysius Nwosu
December 16, 2017 at 5:58 pm
Useless man, refund the stolen money to abia state
Clement Uzoechina
December 16, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Irrelevant kalu or whatever you call your senseless self, please shut-up and keep quiet. I’ve always known you are petty but not to this extent. You are obviously a fool at forty and you will be a fool forever. Animal.
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December 16, 2017 at 5:29 pm
The Efcc Bail, you had jumped, will caught up with you very soon.
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December 16, 2017 at 5:16 pm
Animal
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December 16, 2017 at 5:16 pm
Nonesence
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December 16, 2017 at 5:11 pm
In your dream
Blssed Juddy Nnabuife
December 16, 2017 at 5:09 pm
Arues Ideh
December 16, 2017 at 5:06 pm
Shut up with empty stomachs abi? Corrupt APC man
Emeka Okoye
December 16, 2017 at 5:03 pm
Born Bastard…..
Uwakwe Jane
December 16, 2017 at 4:59 pm
This fool, this fake billionaire won’t respect his old age. Worst governor of abia state.
Chidubem Nnolum
December 16, 2017 at 4:52 pm
U will dead
Maco Dejili
December 16, 2017 at 4:29 pm
What of the money you looted
Agu Chijioke
December 16, 2017 at 4:24 pm
FUNNY ENOUGH
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December 16, 2017 at 4:16 pm
People use to love u before… But since u join apc n started talking shit…. Small kids might throw Stone one day
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Alabekeeson London
December 16, 2017 at 4:13 pm
Foolish idiot efulefu
Felix Okechukwu
December 16, 2017 at 4:06 pm
Efcc is behind oooi
Helsingborg Segelino
December 16, 2017 at 4:03 pm
Is dis bastard still talking????
Ani Moses
December 16, 2017 at 3:43 pm
Na only favour you de look for oga
Eze Okani
December 16, 2017 at 3:21 pm
Holy ghost fire!!!! holy ghoooost fire!!!Orji kalu take it
Nnamdi Gentlelion
December 16, 2017 at 2:59 pm
You must pay for your penalty
Afunwa Akanaba
December 16, 2017 at 2:41 pm
Fool
Dimkpa Godwin
December 16, 2017 at 2:21 pm
Another old fool talking, shameless idiot
Audu Sunnie
December 16, 2017 at 2:19 pm
As long as ur cockroach is covered up in the cupboard …
Daniel C Unakalamba
December 16, 2017 at 2:07 pm
Devil is a liar and Kalu/Buhari are useless
Oyetunji Pamilerin
December 16, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Mr kalu is was looking after federal government Appointment ….RUBBISH
Nicodemus Mba
December 16, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Nkita mikwa gi onu
Vincent Evers
December 16, 2017 at 1:52 pm
occult man he will soon die
Francis Maximillian-Ugochukwu Oluhara
December 16, 2017 at 1:51 pm
2nd Liar Mohammed
Jacob De Noble
December 16, 2017 at 1:49 pm
this man must be high on weed
Derick Ifeanyichukwu
December 16, 2017 at 1:42 pm
Are you hungry u talk like a hungry man
Peter Daboer
December 16, 2017 at 1:33 pm
Mumu , u are scared of efcc
Sanctity Kingsley
December 16, 2017 at 1:31 pm
AND U WILL GO TO THAT PROMISE LAND WITH HIM, BASTARD
Klemmy Udom
December 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Let me join you lol
Hillary Andy
December 16, 2017 at 1:26 pm
You the most useless Pearson on earth
Kayode Musbaudeen Abdulsalam
December 16, 2017 at 1:25 pm
Kalu the new PROGRETHIEF always eulogising PROGRETHIEVES SHIELDING government.
Kayode Musbaudeen Abdulsalam
December 16, 2017 at 1:25 pm
Kalu the new PROGRETHIEF always eulogising PROGRETHIEVES SHIELDING government.
Onyebuchi Mmerekwe
December 16, 2017 at 1:24 pm
eye service man, u 1 him to cover ur crime
Chidindu Agoha
December 16, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Thunder
Moses Ebus Mbama
December 16, 2017 at 1:06 pm
This man should be cast away from igboland
Justice Okoafor
December 16, 2017 at 1:06 pm
Please these old illiterate stop disturbing people.
Moses Ebus Mbama
December 16, 2017 at 1:06 pm
Why is this man so stupid?
Reginald Dike
December 16, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Because Buhari is your new god. Be assured that with Buhari Nigeria can never move an inch forward.
Kingsley Amadikwa
December 16, 2017 at 12:56 pm
Will you keep kwayeet ???
Samuel Aromeh
December 16, 2017 at 12:47 pm
He is looking for appointment. .number scammer in igboland.if you like speak till tomorrow buhari no see you ..you are just wasting your time because EFCC is looking for you
Sunday Ikem
December 16, 2017 at 12:39 pm
My the same to u pls I will get back to as soon I change my phone because I will get off just now ok
Fridonason Uzoka
December 16, 2017 at 12:37 pm
After your corruption cases have being swept under the carpet, for joining the apc led federal government.
Sunday Ikem
December 16, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Shameless person u did not take abia state to promise land now u want to take a whole Nigeria to where story teller ooooo
Josaphat Agba
December 16, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Kam jua nwaoka, amuru gi na ukwu buhariba?
Ikechukwu Odii
December 16, 2017 at 12:35 pm
Cow
Richard Onwubiko Nwobu
December 16, 2017 at 12:34 pm
Na Dangote fire go consume u, because of your selfish interest thinking he will hand over to you, oga wake up from your dream land.
Enukaora-nwobi Bernard
December 16, 2017 at 12:33 pm
Kalu why?
Christopher Ochini
December 16, 2017 at 12:31 pm
Bigger
Chiedozie Ositadinma
December 16, 2017 at 12:31 pm
Haba! There should be a limit to deceit. Do some people still have shame?
Lucky Fregene
December 16, 2017 at 12:27 pm
New spokesman of buhari, dis criminal in always annoying
Destiny Frank
December 16, 2017 at 12:27 pm
Fake human
Emmanuel Ojiakor
December 16, 2017 at 12:26 pm
Idiot
Onyeoma Spaco
December 16, 2017 at 12:23 pm
can someone please shut this man up.
Ijeoma Peter
December 16, 2017 at 12:20 pm
U will be the one to go with him to that promise land, while I go with Biafra old fool
Moses Kamma Morris
December 16, 2017 at 12:19 pm
Because is your father’s brother
Jose Bakker
December 16, 2017 at 12:15 pm
Please my Oriental times, with do respect stop spreading any news of this idiot ur making him famous and when u don’t post about him, people will not know he’s existing. If I have the chance I will even invite FBI, INTERPOL to take hold of him.these idiot are among people that kept ABIA ion isolated they are today.
Amos Amaike
December 16, 2017 at 12:13 pm
If u think he will give u president 2023 you re dreaming dreams that can never come through
Pst Abel Okorie
December 16, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Thats the only way to escape from EFCC
Prince Tenny
December 16, 2017 at 12:08 pm
All this noise, he is Looking for appointment
Evangelisgoodness Okoro
December 16, 2017 at 12:08 pm
Are you in Egypt Mr man?????
Uchechi Biafra
December 16, 2017 at 12:06 pm
Slave Boy
Okwuchi Austin Isaac
December 16, 2017 at 12:05 pm
Laughable
Afolly Fajemisin
December 16, 2017 at 12:03 pm
how do you know
Chinedu Onwuka
December 16, 2017 at 11:59 am
Lai lai Kalu, go and Settle with efcc
Hardy Max
December 16, 2017 at 11:57 am
He is looking for space to breath good air
Peter Chiabua
December 16, 2017 at 11:56 am
What do you know about the promised land???
Acha Chinyerem
December 16, 2017 at 11:51 am
Abeg who be this
Bishop Moses Sunny Chikwado
December 16, 2017 at 11:51 am
Efcc she’s here come and arrest him you think supporting evil will set you free? Ibo prophecy says no matter what you do for a bicycle rider he must show you his yiash if you support them they must chop you keep on feeding the animals
Braimoh Abdulkarim
December 16, 2017 at 11:50 am
He has already taken us there. Except taking is away from there again.
Chidex Hillson
December 16, 2017 at 11:50 am
Maggot speaking from d graveyard.
Ada Igbo Chyna
December 16, 2017 at 11:47 am
They seized your goods, they stole your oil, they kill you when you refused to surrender your money, they burn your shops and markets, they loot you dry via Churches, they arrest you when you speak the truth and when you react they tag you Terrorist and decimate you just like the way they did to your fathers. They shutdown all your companies, they shutdown all your borders and wharfs, the only federal government presence in your land is the Armed Forces (Military, Police, Civil Defense, etc., Fulani Herdmens and Cows. This is more than a curse! When will Biafrans realize that they are more than slaves in their land and a place they called their country? Anybody telling me One Nigeria is either the Devil or his advocate because the person doesn’t want good for me. This Christmas, many of you will submit 30-40 percent of your belongings to your parasitic Hausa Fulani masters, while some will pay with their lives and some spend the season behind bars. Wake up people!
Obiajulu Michael
December 16, 2017 at 11:45 am
He is working on what he is paid for
Stanley Chucky
December 16, 2017 at 11:45 am
Yes of course. His foolishness will give us , BIAFRA
Ezeoke Evarist Chinedu
December 16, 2017 at 11:43 am
Go and answer your looting case with the EFCC in Court.
Ugomma Mmaduabuchi
December 16, 2017 at 11:41 am
Maybe he will take you and your family alone! Worthless slave! Speak for yourself alone
Andy Eberechukwu
December 16, 2017 at 11:40 am
Bad man
Chibueze Emmanuel Chidi
December 16, 2017 at 11:29 am
Efulefu
Ekeson Markdon
December 16, 2017 at 11:29 am
Stop showing this traitor here
Kelvin Ikiogha Ebidah
December 16, 2017 at 11:27 am
you mean to hell or what
Frank Emela Njoku
December 16, 2017 at 11:24 am
Chai
John Chamberlain
December 16, 2017 at 11:22 am
Greedy man with greedy target
Lawrence Ezealigo
December 16, 2017 at 11:22 am
He only want to protect himself from persecution for all his atrocities
Arinze Ngobili
December 16, 2017 at 11:20 am
Kalu You and your family are big fulls
Ben Dike
December 16, 2017 at 11:19 am
When last did Nigeria experience this kind of fuel scarcity?
Blessed Ejibros
December 16, 2017 at 11:14 am
Bad leader
Osondu T Kelechi
December 16, 2017 at 11:11 am
The nzuzu wey this igbo politician dey exhibit abughi egwuregwu oo
Chizoba Kings
December 16, 2017 at 11:08 am
Drug is saying this one.
Chris Njoku
December 16, 2017 at 12:06 pm
In your bloody dreams, Orji Uzor Kalu. However, keep taking that tablet Ok ?
Chase Darlington
December 16, 2017 at 11:04 am
Shut up!