The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says President Bola Tinubu has done more for the south-east than the number of votes he received from the region during the 2023 election.
To this end, he called for the geo-political zone to repay the President’s good works by supporting his administration.
Kalu made the submission at the All Progressives Congress (APC) south-east zonal meeting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital, on Sunday.
He added that the Southeast Development Commission bill, which would solve the numerous challenges confronting Igbos, has been finalised and is awaiting the president’s assent.
“President Bola Tinubu has given Ndigbo more than the votes cast for him during the elections.
“It is presently left for us to repay him for his good works because when one shows appreciation, he gets more.
“The process for the south-east development commission bill which would solve the numerous challenges confronting Igbos has been finalised and awaiting the president’s assent.
“The national assembly under the leadership of APC will continue to leverage legislative interventions to reposition the south-east and indeed the nation.
“To this end, therefore, efforts are on to give an additional state to the south-east. The call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu is resonating as one of the keys to resolving the security challenges in our zone.
“It is, therefore, appropriate on an occasion like this to thank everyone who has keyed into this effort, including our governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, etc. May we not relent until the deed is done,” he said.
The Deputy Speaker added that President Tinubu has given several key appointments to people from the south-east, hence the need for the people of the region to support his leadership.
“The recent appointments of several illustrious sons and daughters of the region demonstrate the party’s commitment to inclusivity,” he said.
“In addition, given all the remarkable achievements of the president and our great party in the last one year, I urge the south-east region to remain steadfast and not join any calls to revolt against a president who has done so much for our country.
“We must stand united in support of his visionary leadership,” Kalu added.
