{
  "id": 19305262,
  "title": "I funded PDP, Obasanjo’s travels — Orji Kalu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/i-funded-pdp-obasanjos-travels-orji-kalu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T08:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-funded-pdp-obasanjos-travels-orji-kalu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "Orji Kalu funded PDP's formation and Obasanjo's travels.",
    "Senator financed party meetings, aircraft, and member honoraria.",
    "Kalu felt betrayed by PDP's turn against him."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kalu’s admission highlights a deep-seated resentment toward the political establishment he helped build, signaling a permanent fracture between the senator and the party he once bankrolled.",
  "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."
}