Kalu Defends INEC's Independence Amid APC Allegations

On Tuesday, Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development, dismissed allegations from opposition political parties that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is manipulating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in relation to the 2027 general elections. Kalu emphasized that these claims are unfounded and harm Nigeria's democratic image.

He stated that the APC has no control over INEC, which he described as an independent body led by an erudite chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. Kalu urged the public to cease spreading frivolous accusations that undermine the electoral process.

He also clarified that President Bola Tinubu does not pressure anyone to join the APC and that party membership is a personal choice. Kalu's comments come amid ongoing leadership crises within the APC, which has been in power for nine months.