Kalu mourns ex-Abia APGA governorship candidate Ibe

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has expressed sorrow over the passing of Professor Gregory Ibe, the founder and chancellor of Gregory University in Abia State. Ibe was also the All Progressives Grand Alliance's candidate in the 2023 gubernatorial election for Abia State. He was a prominent industrialist, philanthropist, visionary, and community leader.

In a condolence statement, Kalu described Ibe as a renowned scholar and emphasized the transformative impact of his educational endeavors. Ibe's political ambitions were rooted in a desire to serve the people. Kalu mourned the loss of Ibe as a significant setback for academia, his community, the state, and Nigeria. He extended his sympathies to Ibe's family, the university management, staff, and students, as well as his political associates.

Kalu encouraged the bereaved to find solace in the lasting legacy of the late professor, whose accomplishments were felt by thousands.