Kalu Urges APC Leaders to Focus on Grassroots Mobilization

Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia, called on All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to prioritize grassroots mobilization over following President Bola Tinubu during nationwide campaigns. In a statement issued in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, Kalu emphasized that political leaders should concentrate on their wards, local governments, and states.

He proposed that Tinubu should attend campaign rallies with a small team, allowing other leaders to engage directly with voters in their constituencies. Kalu criticized the practice of large entourages accompanying political leaders, stating it detracts from effective voter engagement.

Chief Abia Onyike, an APC chieftain in Ebonyi, supported Kalu's suggestion, arguing that leaders should independently present their manifestoes to the public. Similarly, labor leader Mr Leo Nkah pointed out that many politicians neglect their responsibilities by following presidential candidates instead of mobilizing support in their local areas.