I Have No Rift With S/East Governors Over My Peace Initiative

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has debunked rumours of an alleged rift between him, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and South East governors over the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) he initiated.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Monday, he said it was unfortunate that there was a move to undermine the pursuit of peace and tranquility in the South East region hitherto enmeshed in violence.

He said a plethora of sponsored reports are coming up both on conventional news platforms and online media which he said were all aimed at casting aspersions on his person and the Office of the Deputy Speaker for championing the worthy cause.

It could be recalled that the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) initiated by the deputy speaker was unveiled in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State on Friday, December 29, 2023.

The statement noted that in quick succession to the event, a national newspaper on Sunday, December 31, 2023 also reported that the launch of PISE-P has put the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the governors of the five eastern states and the Ohaneze Ndi Igbo worldwide on a warpath.