By Ikenna Uwadileke

A group which described itself as Forum of Nigerian Nationalists (FONN) has endorsed the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, for the 2023 presidential race.

FONN, in a joint statement issued on Wednesday by Mallam Sani Abdulmalik, Interim National Coordinator, North and Elder Sunday Jumbo, Interim National Coordinator, South, endorsed Kalu as successor of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

According to the group, Sen. Kalu surpassed all the criteria needed to assume the presidency of Nigeria.

Kalu, they said, is a de-tribalised politician, an accomplished business entrepreneur suitable to lead Nigeria.

“He had been one of Nigeria’s most successful governors, a strong pillar and an advocate of democracy, having been one of the champions of the formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even before 1999.

“He is an internationalist who understands the configuration of powers of the world and the diplomacy required.

“Orji Kalu is a strong family man who understands the values and sociology of family life. A self-made man who ascended to opulence from the bottom,’’ the statement said.

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It further described Kalu as preaching the politics of peace and reconciliation and a man who does not constitute a threat to any individual, class, religion, institution – formal or informal.

“He is a bridge-builder and of the ripe age and good health to conduct the affairs of state within the comity of Africa and our world’s nations.

“As a principal officer of the national legislature and a top member of the leadership of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Orji brings a level of charisma and exceptional qualities of objectivity.

“He is deep in understanding of national and international issues, experience in governance and legislative matters, having been in the National Assembly previously and now a ranking member and a reputation for friendship and fairness to all.

The group pointed out that Kalu provided a unique geopolitical balance in the governance structure of Nigeria by becoming a principal officer of the 9th Assembly.

“In line with this development and our calculations, his elevation makes him one of the highest political office holders (following the Vice President) in Southern Nigeria.

“It will, therefore, bequeath him as the holder of the office, with a strategic yet formidable responsibility needed to reposition and finally address the yearnings of the peoples of the Nigerian nation, since the civil war,’’ the group said.

NAN

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