I funded PDP, Obasanjo’s travels — Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu claims he funded the formation of the PDP and Olusegun Obasanjo’s travels, saying the party later turned against him and ruined his Read More: https://punchng.com/i-funded-pdp-obasanjos-travels-orji-kalu/
Orji Uzor Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has revealed that he funded the formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and provided resources for former President Olusegun Obasanjo's movements after his release from prison. During an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Kalu claimed to have financed the party’s meetings, aircraft, and honorariums for party members, despite later feeling betrayed by the group’s turn against him.
He stated that his contributions were driven by his desire to establish a strong political party that could end military rule and restore democratic governance. Kalu denied receiving any financial benefits from his relationship with former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, describing the connection as one of friendship.
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