Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has visited former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika in his Ovim country home, Abia State.
Kalu’s visit to the former Chief of Army Staff may not be unconnected with his continuous persuasion of the General to join the ruling APC.
The Abia North Senator was reported to have arrived Enugu on Monday evening and headed to celebrate the birthday of his long-time ally and friend, Chief Clement Nwankwu.
Kalu who departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at exactly 3:30 PM in his Gulfstream G650 private jet landed at Enugu International Airport at 4 PM and proceeded to Dr. Tony Okam’s residence.
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The birthday which was celebrated with great funfare and hosted by Dr. Okam had in attendance Ambassador-designate Major General Chris Ugwu; Former Chief of Staff to Abia State Government, Hon. Mascot Kalu; Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Abia state government, Dr. Madukwe Ukaegbu; Former Chairman, Arochukwu Local Government Area, Hon. Chibuike Jonas; Director-General, Orji Uzor Kalu Movement, Rev. Mrs. Jemima Ola Kalu amongst others.
Sources close to Kalu revealed that the former governor is on a four days visit to Abia where he is expected to convince more prominent politicians in the state to join the party.