Benjamin Kalu Rejects Four-Year Presidency for Igbos

Benjamin Kalu (Rep, Bende), the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed that the Igbo people cannot accept a four-year presidential term after waiting 60 years for the presidency. Speaking at a women's rally organized by the All Progressives Congress in Enugu, Kalu criticized those advocating for a single four-year term for the Igbo, including Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, who had stated he would serve only one term if elected.

Kalu insisted that the South-East should be allowed to serve a complete eight-year tenure, similar to other regions that have held the presidency. He voiced concerns about unfulfilled promises made to the South-East regarding presidential power and emphasized that the Igbo deserve the same opportunities as other regions.