10th NASS: ‘Orji Kalu’s EFCC case still pending in court, he can’t be Senate President,’ – Ohuabunwa

Mao Ohuabunwa, a former lawmaker from Abia North Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, has spoken out against Senate President Orji Kalu’s ambition.

Ohuabunwa, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, claimed that Kalu, the current member representing Abia North Senatorial District, is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and has previously been convicted.

Kalu, who was re-elected, is one of the candidates for Senate President ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June.

However, Ohuabunwa, who hails from the same senatorial district as Kalu said the ex-Abia State Governor is not competent to represent the people.

When asked how he would feel should Kalu emerge as the next Senate President, Ohuabunwa said, “I will feel terrible because I don’t believe that he is competent to represent the Senate.”

“He has not won the election so I wouldn’t want a Senate President that will be removed tomorrow. He has so much baggage with him. He still has an EFCC case in court, don’t forget that he was convicted. He wasn’t discharged. I am wondering why the EFCC is still holding back on that prosecution.”

Ohuabunwa’s comments come three weeks after Kalu said it is his turn to be President of the Senate in the 10th National Assembly.

Kalu asked his party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) –  to zone the seat to his district.

However, the ruling party is yet to comment on its decision on principal offices for the next National Assembly.