From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Spokesman of the Orji Uzor Kalu Campaign Organization, Sunny Idika has said the Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu never had any encounter with gunmen during his mid-term ward tour in Ohafia Local Government Area.
In a statement on Friday, Idika warned those peddling such rumour against the Chief Whip of the Senate to desist from it.
According to Idika, Kalu, who is the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district is doing everything possible within his constitutional rights to bring the unfortunate security crisis in Ohafia under control.
The statement read in part:
“Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his team never had any armed confrontation with any group during his ward-to-ward tour in Ohafia Local Government Area as peddled by some people.
“Senator Kalu met and interacted with his constituents from Okamu, Ohafor and Ania wards where he admonished them to be peaceful and law abiding.
“Let it be on record that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his team never encountered any armed group at the communities he visited.
“Therefore, those peddling such rumour against the Chief Whip of the Senate, should desist from the mischievous act.
“Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is doing everything possible within his constitutional rights to bring the unfortunate security crisis in Ohafia Local Government Area under control”, the statement added.