Former Abia State Assembly Speaker Chinedum Orji Ohajuruka has defended Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, stating that he deserves accolades rather than attacks over earnings disclosures. Ohajuruka praised Kalu's transparency in revealing his earnings from the Abia State House of Assembly.
In a statement addressing the controversy surrounding earnings disclosures in Abia State, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedum Orji Ohajuruka, has come out in strong support of the current Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. Ohajuruka argued that Kalu's decision to publicly declare his earnings merits praise, not criticism.
The defense comes amid public scrutiny of lawmakers' finances in Abia State. Ohajuruka emphasized Kalu's role in promoting transparency, highlighting that such actions align with calls for accountability in governance. 'Deputy Speaker Kalu deserves accolades, not attacks,' Ohajuruka stated, as reported in the article.
This endorsement underscores ongoing debates about financial disclosures among Nigerian politicians. No specific details on the earnings amounts or exact nature of the attacks were provided in the source, but Ohajuruka's position aims to shift focus toward recognition of Kalu's efforts.
The event highlights tensions in Abia State's political landscape, where transparency initiatives face mixed reactions.