Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has successfully clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to represent Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State during the 2027 general elections. The election took place on Saturday, with Kalu running unopposed and securing victory through delegates from all 13 political wards in the constituency.
Kalu, who was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, emerged as the APC candidate after a peaceful primary election monitored by the party’s electoral panel chairman for Abia, Erasmus Cishak. The process commenced late in the afternoon and was largely peaceful, according to reports from DAILY POST correspondents who were present in various parts of the state.
Following his victory, Kalu addressed journalists at the APC office on Saturday evening. He pledged to build on his achievements in Bende if re-elected, emphasizing that he would not underestimate his opponents. However, he expressed confidence that the constituents would recognize the value of returning a ranking officer to the National Assembly.
Kalu further noted that the National Assembly would continue to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to advance the nation’s progress. Meanwhile, Erasmus Cishak commended the aspirants and their supporters for maintaining peace and discipline throughout the primary election, highlighting that their conduct reflected positively on the APC.