Allegations Against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Surface

Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, is under scrutiny due to allegations concerning his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certification and his enrollment in the Nigerian Law School. The controversy began when John Aikpokpo Martin, a former first vice president of the Nigerian Bar Association, referred Kalu to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee over concerns about his NYSC status.

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders has called for an immediate independent investigation into Kalu's qualifications, questioning the authenticity of his NYSC certification and his participation in the legal profession. The allegations suggest that Kalu may have violated the rules of the Nigerian Law School, which prohibits students from serving in the NYSC while enrolled.

Kalu's press secretary, Levinu Nwabughiogu, defended him, stating that the allegations remain unproven and that Kalu is a duly qualified legal practitioner. The situation is expected to dominate the political landscape as it unfolds.