Federal Character
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Federal Character
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

2023 Presidency: Will Northern endearment be enough to give Orji Uzor Kalu the ultimate prize?

Patrick EchatahbyPatrick Echatah
June 26, 2021
in Politics
0
2023 Presidency: Will Northern endearment be enough to give Orji Uzor Kalu the ultimate prize?
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

In 2016, when former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu officially joined the APC, he said that it was due to family pressure and that his mother Eunice and some of his siblings were in close relationship with APC. But many political analysts sneered at him, insisting that he joined the APC to avoid comeuppance of the lawsuits filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the time. Others implied that it was a strategic move to increase his chances of becoming the first Igbo president in Nigeria.

The former governor of Abia failed to run for presidency in 2015, and there are speculations that he may throw his hat in the ring in 2023. In fact, various groups have sprung up across the country to “persuade” him to become president. He is considered one of the best in Nigeria, although he has not yet announced his wish to run for public office.

Surprisingly, Orji Kalu has received a lot of support from the north, including groups such as the Coalition of Northern Nigerian Youth (CNNY) and the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum.

The former governor of Abia State spent most of his adult life in the north. He was a student of the famous Barewa College in Zaria. Many northern elites attended the same school, and from there he went to University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) where he played a key role in the student activism. This allowed him to be completely immersed in the cultural traditions and basic politics of the North. From the perspective of the North’s emphasis on true friendship, Kalu is a good “poster-boy”.

As an end result of his years in Northern Nigeria and his enterprises within that locality; Kalu has made many Northern allies (many of whom he schooled and grew up with). It is safe to say that the North feels secure with Kalu.

But whilst Orji Kalu can be famous within the North, the equal can’t be said of him in the South East. The average Igbo man views Orji Kalu as a key member of the political hegemony that underdeveloped and impoverished the region.

Under his leadership as governor, Abia State literally became the ‘land of disrepair’. Most of the roads became dilapidated, the streets where littered with refuse and unemployment was rife.

Will the votes of the North be enough to secure Kalu’s presidency? Time will tell.

Tags: 2023buhariElectionNigerianorthern supportorji uzor kalupresidency
Patrick Echatah

Patrick Echatah

Echatah Patrick, has over 3 years of experience working in Content curating, communication, journalism and child development.

Related Posts

Who is to Blame for the US Government Shutdown; Republicans or Democrats?
Politics

Who is to Blame for the US Government Shutdown; Republicans or Democrats?

October 1, 2025
A Legal Hurdle or Tactical Delay? Why Sowore's Arraignment Stalled
Politics

A Legal Hurdle or Tactical Delay? Why Sowore’s Arraignment Stalled

September 30, 2025
A Power Grab or a Necessary Reset? Madagascar's President Dissolves Government
Politics

A Power Grab or a Necessary Reset? Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government

September 29, 2025
Next Post
George Floyd Death: Police Officer sentenced to spend 22.5 Years In Jail

George Floyd Death: Police Officer sentenced to spend 22.5 Years In Jail

Andy Uba wins APC Anambra primary election

Andy Uba wins APC Anambra primary election

Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla graduates from university at 20

Iyabo Ojo's daughter, Priscilla graduates from university at 20

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Nigeria’s State Govt. Face Rising Debts Amid FX Crunch and Low Revenue

Nigeria’s State Govt. Face Rising Debts Amid FX Crunch and Low Revenue

10 months ago
Abducted Ekiti Priests Regains Freedom.

Abducted Ekiti Priests Regains Freedom.

3 years ago
Sports Bulletin: Wednesday, April 7th, 2021.

Sports Bulletin: Wednesday, April 7th, 2021.

4 years ago
How to perfectly transition from relaxed to natural hair

How to perfectly transition from relaxed to natural hair

4 years ago

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

Topics

2023 Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) apc Arsenal buhari Business cbn chelsea china court Davido Dollar Efcc Election Entertainment Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) Fashion federal character federal government Finance food Football Foreign News government health inec Israel lagos Manchester United Naira Naira Black Market exchange rates News Nigeria pdp police Politics president protest Russia Sports tinubu trump ukraine US
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

PSG Stun Barcelona as Arsenal, Napoli Shine in Champions League Thriller Night

Valencia File Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Vinícius Júnior Documentary

Rema Just Hit a Major Milestone

DJ Cuppy Celebrates Nigeria’s Independence in a Way No One Saw Coming

The Biggest Potential Fashion Faux Pas at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Star-Studded Wedding

Why Did the Taliban Shut Down the Internet in Afghanistan?

Trending

Temi Otedola Breaks Silence on Name Change After Marriage
Entertainment

Temi Otedola Breaks Silence on Name Change After Marriage

byAyobami Owolabi
October 2, 2025
0

Actress and entrepreneur Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has opened up about her choice...

Qdot Opens Up on Life-Threatening Robbery

Qdot Opens Up on Life-Threatening Robbery

October 2, 2025
October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

October 2, 2025
PSG Stun Barcelona as Arsenal, Napoli Shine in Champions League Thriller Night

PSG Stun Barcelona as Arsenal, Napoli Shine in Champions League Thriller Night

October 2, 2025
Valencia File Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Vinícius Júnior Documentary

Valencia File Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Vinícius Júnior Documentary

October 2, 2025

We launched Federal Character in February 2021 based on the belief that the world is in need of smarter and more efficient reporting of events shaping our rapidly changing world. We pledged to put our audience first, always.

Recent News

  • Temi Otedola Breaks Silence on Name Change After Marriage
  • Qdot Opens Up on Life-Threatening Robbery
  • October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

© 2024 FederalCharacter.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion

© 2024 Federalcharacter.com