Orji Kalu Admits Past Arms Sales to Gaddafi, ANC Fighters

Orji Kalu (Abia North), a Nigerian senator, disclosed his past involvement in international arms trading during an interview on Arise Television. He admitted to selling arms to various clients, including the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and anti-apartheid fighters in South Africa, emphasizing that his primary motivation was financial gain rather than concern for the weapons' use.

Kalu stated, “I was selling guns to make money, whether they blow up, it’s not my business.” He clarified that his dealings were not limited to the African National Congress (ANC) but extended to any buyer with sufficient funds. Kalu declined to reveal the sources of the weapons, calling it a private matter.

He attributed his exit from the arms trade to pressure from his parents, who insisted he stop. Kalu also mentioned his connections with prominent South African leaders, tracing them back to his association with Nelson Mandela.