Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has kicked against those impugning his personality via blackmail and falsehood in the battle for who presided over the incoming 10th Senate.
Sen. Kalu frowned at opponents who had resorted to telling lies in order to tarnish his reputation just to scheme him out of position of Senate President.
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The former Abia State governor, in a statement said, “By June 13, the National Assembly would be electing a new leadership to spearhead the affairs of the10th Senate.
“As the race continues to gain the attention of all Nigerians, I implore my dear colleagues who have interest in the Presidency of the senate to focus more on the difference they can make rather than exerting energy on blackmails.
“To progress and succeed as a nation, we must shun hatred, lies and propaganda. People are telling lies against my person; using my name for gossip, buying and selling. Because of position, people have embarked on high level and low level character assassination and defamation of Orji Uzor Kalu.
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“We should always remember God’s authority in our lives. We should remember that the life we live is not for ourselves alone but for God and to then accommodate other people.”
Sen. Kalu is highly favoured for the position, having all it takes to occupy the office and also coming from the South-east, the zone touted to produce the Senate President.