Traditional rulers in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State have expressed support for the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the Senate in 2027, citing his legislative contributions, constituency engagement and empowerment initiatives across Abia North.
The royal fathers made their position known on Thursday 24th September when Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, visited the traditional rulers as part of his ongoing ward-to-ward tour of the five local government areas in the senatorial district.
The meeting, which brought together traditional rulers from across Isuikwuato, was led by the Chairman of the Isuikwuato Traditional Rulers Advisory Council, HRM Eze Faraday Chinekwe.
The monarchs commended Kalu for what they described as his continued engagement with the grassroots, as well as his legislative interventions and constituency outreach, before reiterating their support for his bid to return to the Senate in the 2027 general elections. The revered monarchs described Kalu as someone who has rival in the forthcoming election because his action speaks louder and his physically on ground at the grassroots.
Speaking during the engagement, Kalu reaffirmed his commitment to the traditional institution, stressing the importance of maintaining regular consultations with royal fathers in the development of their communities.
He assured the traditional rulers that he would continue to engage with them regularly and ensure that their communities were carried along in forthcoming empowerment and development programmes.
According to the former Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, his empowerment agenda goes beyond direct cash interventions, with emphasis also being placed on human-capital development and sustainable community advancement.
The Chairman Senate Committee on Southeast Development Commission, SEDC disclosed plans to support more students in pursuing further academic studies, including opportunities for studies abroad, while sustaining interventions in infrastructure, education and agriculture.
Kalu said the objective was to empower constituents not only economically but also through education and opportunities capable of improving their long-term prospects.
The ranking senator further assured the royal fathers that their communities would be considered in upcoming grant programmes and other development initiatives targeted at strengthening livelihoods and supporting grassroots economic activity.
The engagement forms part of Kalu’s ongoing consultation and ward tour across Abia North, comprising Arochukwu, Bende, Ohafia, Isuikwuato and Umunneochi Local Government Areas.
The former Governor had earlier reaffirmed his commitment to what he described as effective representation, people-centred legislation and constituency development across the district.
This Isuikwuato meeting also provided an opportunity for Kalu to interact directly with traditional institutions on the development priorities of the area and strengthen the relationship between the National Assembly and grassroots leadership.
The monarchs’ declaration adds to a series of engagements between Kalu and traditional institutions across Abia North as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.
2027: Isuikwuato Monarchs Back OUK’s Senate Return, Commend Grassroots Outreach
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