Orji Kalu Claims Obasanjo Ignored One-Term Agreement

Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, disclosed that his relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo soured due to Obasanjo's failure to honor a one-term agreement. Kalu stated that this understanding was reached among himself, Obasanjo, and former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida before Obasanjo's election in 1999.

The agreement stipulated that Obasanjo would serve a single four-year term from 1999 to 2003 and then hand over power to Babangida. Kalu emphasized that the arrangement was partly to appease the South-West following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

He noted that he had supported Obasanjo's presidency but felt disappointed as the terms of their discussions were not fulfilled. Kalu also mentioned uncertainty regarding reports that Babangida had considered making him vice president under this political arrangement.

He reflected on the importance of keeping political agreements as he has matured since that time.