{
  "id": 19219254,
  "title": "Senate presidency: 'I can't say no if Tinubu gives it to me' – Orji Kalu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/senate-presidency-i-cant-say-no-if-tinubu-gives-it-to-me-orji-kalu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T20:30:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/senate-presidency-i-cant-say-no-if-tinubu-gives-it-to-me-orji-kalu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Orji Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, has expressed his willingness to accept the position of Senate President if offered by President Bola Tinubu, though he would not actively campaign for it. Kalu, who remains focused on his current role in the Senate and his ambition to groom younger politicians to succeed him, stated during a recent interview on Arise Television's Prime Time program that his priorities are God, party leadership under Tinubu, and personal growth. He emphasized that if given the chance in the near future, he would mentor younger individuals to take over leadership responsibilities from the current generation of political figures. Kalu expressed his comfort with his existing position and stated that he would not reject the Senate presidency if offered by Tinubu, although he would not ask for it.",
  "summary": "Senator Orji Kalu has said he would accept the position of Senate President if offered by President Bola Tinubu but would not lobby for the position. Kalu, however, said his immediate ambition was to remain in the Senate, make laws and groom younger politicians to take over leadership responsibilities. The former Abia State governor made […] Senate presidency: 'I can't say no if Tinubu gives it…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}