The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has described Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu as a brother and close political associate during a courtesy visit to his country home in Bende Town, Bende Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking during the visit, Engr. Emetu said he was pleased to be in Bende to interact and hold discussions with Dr. Kalu, who is aspiring to represent Abia North Senatorial District under the Labour Party.

The Deputy Governor also expressed appreciation for the warm reception he received and commended the calibre of personalities present at the gathering, which he described as an “assembly of eagles.”

“I’m very happy to be here. The reason for my visit is to see my brother and dear friend, Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, who is also an aspirant for the Abia North Senatorial Zone position under the Labour Party. I’m also elated to witness this gathering of eagles,” Emetu stated.

In his remarks, the Director General of the Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Campaign Organization, Ukwu Rocks, described Dr. Kalu as a leader who has earned the trust and admiration of the people across Abia North.

According to him, the large turnout of supporters and stakeholders from different local government areas reflected the widespread support and acceptance Dr. Kalu enjoys throughout the senatorial district.

“We have seen a man after our hearts, our own dear Emeka Charles Kalu. He is a man of the people and has won the hearts of the entire Abia North electorate. Do not be embarrassed that you came to see one man and ended up seeing all of us here. We came from different local government areas to identify with this man,” he said.

Hon. Rocks further stated that Abia North had experienced years of poor representation at the Senate, stressing that the people were determined to support Dr. Kalu’s ambition in order to secure quality representation for the zone.