{
  "id": 18702961,
  "title": "Pursue Unity, Peace, Play Active Role in Nigerian Politics, Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Igbo Elites, Leaders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pursue-unity-peace-play-active-role-in-nigerian-politics-deputy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:32:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/07/pursue-unity-peace-play-active-role-in-nigerian-politics-deputy-speaker-kalu-urges-igbo-elites-leaders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged Igbo elders, leaders, and stakeholders to unite and actively engage in Nigerian politics. Kalu emphasized that disunity has weakened the political strength and heritage of the Igbo people in the South East region. During the South East Stakeholders’ Convergence (SESC) in Owerri, the Deputy Speaker stressed that unity is the foundation for development and peace in Igbo communities. He commended the elders for their presence at the meeting, describing it as patriotism and love for Igbo land. Kalu also encouraged the younger generation to follow the example set by the elders, likening leadership to a relay race where each generation passes the baton to the next. He urged a change of mindset in Nigeria's political structure, emphasizing that the political numbers of Ndi Igbo are not fully reflected across the five South East states due to their scattered presence across the country. Kalu urged a unified approach to increase respect for the Igbo people and urged the community to get involved in Nigeria's politics and governance.",
  "summary": "Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on Igbo elders, leaders and stakeholders to close ranks and speak with one voice in politics,",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Speaker Kalu urges Igbo elites to unite and engage in Nigerian politics.",
    "Unity is key to development and peace in Igbo communities, Kalu emphasizes.",
    "Younger generation should follow elders' example in leadership, Kalu encourages."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}