Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday said that the Niger Delta Development Commission...
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday said that the Niger Delta Development Commission has not paid the contractors who built the roads he facilitated.
He expressed worry over his name being unjustly tarnished and “used to sell newspapers” by allegations being raised by Akpabio. He also insisted his relationship with Senator Akpabio dates years back and long before he became a governor. “The contractors have completed and delivered these roads long time ago except Abam-Atani road which I learnt from the contractors was slowed down due to rain but still ongoing.
“As a community leader, I do not intend to stop my interventions on roads in NDDC states because all the states need good roads. Good roads help to drive the economy.“They should focus on paying contractors that delivered their jobs and not using my name indiscriminately to sell newspapers. He added: “I was Governor of Abia State between 1999-2007 and never held any public office until June 11, 2019 when I was sworn-in as a Senator.
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