Orji Kalu Accuses PDP of Betrayal After Financial Support

Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, publicly accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of turning against him after he allegedly invested significant financial resources into the party. During an interview on Arise Television, Kalu stated that he funded party meetings, hired aircraft, paid honorariums, and provided food during a financially challenging period for the PDP.

His motivation was to create a strong political platform to end military rule in Nigeria. Kalu also mentioned that he financially supported former President Olusegun Obasanjo after his release from prison, including arranging aircraft for his movements and hosting him at his residence.

Despite his contributions, Kalu expressed feelings of betrayal, claiming the party did not appreciate his efforts and that his businesses suffered as a result. He rejected the notion that his governorship was a reward from the PDP, asserting he could have achieved that on another political platform.