Orji Kalu Claims He Funded PDP and Obasanjo's Activities

Orji Uzor Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, stated in an interview on Arise Television that he provided substantial funding for the formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and supported former President Olusegun Obasanjo after his release from prison. Kalu claimed he financed meetings, aircraft, and logistics for the PDP, asserting that despite his contributions, the party turned against him.

He mentioned that he was not the only financier, referencing others like the current Vice President and General Theophilus Danjuma. Kalu expressed feelings of betrayal, stating, “I became a food before the PDP because after bringing all the money, they turned against me.” He also noted that his political involvement led to the collapse of some of his businesses.

Kalu governed Abia State from 1999 to 2007 and previously claimed to have contributed N500 million to the PDP and over N100 million to Obasanjo’s 1998 presidential campaign.