The deputy speaker said President Tinubu has been very fair to the South-east with some of his appointments.
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According to a statement by his media aide, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the deputy speaker, who represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, appealed to critics of President Tinubu to soft pedal, noting that the president means well for Ndigbo and indeed, the country in general.“Support this government. Tell those criticising the government on social media to stop. It is time we got integrated into the scheme of things.
“That is raising our confidence and I can tell you that the number of investors is increasing. They are rushing in despite the challenges we are having. There is hope. So, let’s be patient,” he said. “And then, you said the roads in Igboland are not well constructed. He said, come and be the minister. Go and fix your place. And then, he gave your own brother and son the ‘number six’ position in the country. So, we are part of this government and must defend it,” he stated.The South-east geopolitical zone has had a very complicated relationship with the ruling party at the centre since 2015 when the APC came to power.
During the election, Mr Tinubu got a total of 127,605 votes from the five states and did not score 25 per cent in any of them.Mr Kalu urged Mr Azubuike and his team to lend their support to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.“Wike means well for the FCT. Don’t be among those that will sabotage his efforts. Try to instil discipline in the civil service of the FCT. Set a standard that people will copy because of all his policies and dreams.
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