By Ogaramba Turu Ugo

The Political leadership of OUK is still amazing to some spectators who dwell more on sentiments than political reality. Politics is all about power struggle to control state resources either as an Executive member or Legislature.

However, Distinguished Senator OUK has made a consistent and remarkable impact in Abia North, Abia State and Nigeria at Large. Below are some of the objective political legacies and leadership impacts of OUK that made him an outstanding Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

1. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a mentor and father to many politicians in Umunneochi LGA, Abia North, Abia State, South East and Nigeria at Large. In fact, He has credit to his name for mentoring and empowering over 90% of politicians and some business men from Umunneochi LGA and Abia State etc.
2. The OUK I know remains the only Governor who constructed a new road from Leru -lomara -Nneato road and it was commissioned in 2005 when late Hon Mathew Ibe was House of Assembly member and late Chief Chidiebere Udeh was the Local Government Chairman. notably,I stood side by side with OUK and entourage during the landmark event. It is worthy to mention that the road is still very good and usable with minimal maintenance. No other Governor has constructed a new road in Umunneochi LGA till date. Thus, OUK remains unbeatable in terms of road infrastructure until proven otherwise.
3. The OUK I know introduced and implemented free education to all secondary schools in Abia state during his tenure from 1999-2007. Many Youths who were beneficiary of that government policy would have been drop-outs, but today they are on social media writing against OUK who was a blessing to them years back. I pity men of ingratitude at all levels of Life.
4. OUK has raised men and women who have occupied higher positions of authority both at LGA, State and Federal level. Most politicians you see in Abia state today come from his political lineage and foundation like the OUK Movement, OUK Foundation and Reality Organization World Wide. Indeed, Senator OUK is the Lion King of politics and should be respected and honoured accordingly.
5. As a high ranking Senator Representing Abia North in the Senate, he has performed creditably and touched every political Ward with projects like roads, Solar energy streets lights, education, provision of water and other infrastructures. Hardly will you visit any community in Abia North without the visibility of his projects.
6. Distinguished Senator OUK is National leader whose opinion on National issues are well documented through his vocality and fearless contributions on Media. He plays National politics without emotional sentiment and that’s why some people who can’t even measure 1% of his worth are writing against him simply because they dwell more on emotions, being subjective and lack proper understanding of National politics.
7. The OUK I know never contested against late Distinguished Senator Uche Chukwumerije during his life time, it shows mark of respect and honor to seniors therefore, OUK deserve such great honor from the good people of Umunneochi LGA and Abia North come 2027.
8. OUK should be rewarded with massive support and allow him ample time to finish up with his political mate, His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu till 2031. Abia North will gain more now than to bring in a new candidate who may not find his foot in the National Assembly from the opposition side. Thus, Support OUK Come 2027 .
9. The OUK I know is a good man with a kind heart who never forgets those that worked for him sincerely.He has rewarded most of his supporters with big and small contracts, business supplies to schools, empowerment and employment at federal government levels. You can go and verify.
10. OUK is not a sadist like most of these young business politicians elected under the Labour Party in 2023. They were favoured by political waves of transition and they thought it is going to be easy for them in 2027. Watch out and see how they will fail the election as if they never touched political power before. God bless OUK for remaining the best politician in Abia State who raised leaders irrespective of their educational background, family status and business background. BRAVOOOO OUK !
11. I want to advise this new set of politicians warming up for the Senate position to wait for 2031, because there is NO VACANCY IN ABIA NORTH DISTRICT IN 2027! Notably, Some of them are just looking for Senate position as poverty alleviation and political retirement not really to represent the people but themselves and immediate family members.
12. My support for SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU IS A CHOICE NOT A PERSUASION. I have made my choice and I will stand by it. I can only change if OUK is not contesting, but I am highly optimistic that OUK WILL CONTEST. However, you have the right to make your own choice. Remember, it’s a game of simple majority. See you at the field come 2027. He remains the Best Senator in Abia State and South East Nigeria.

@ Ogaramba Turu Ugo
writes from Isuochi, Umunneochi LGA