Member representing Bende Federal Constituency Abia state, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has threatened to seek redress in the court following alleged defamatory publications against him by one Mr. Promise Uzoma Okoro in his Facebook page along with Vincent Ihendu , Obike Kanu and others.
The lawmaker said he is currently consulting with his lawyers following what he called unsubstantiated accusations against his person being peddled by these individuals and their co-travellers.
He was reacting to the March 1 fire incident at the home of father to Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, former House of Representatives member in Alayi Bende.
Gunmen numbering about 5 were said to have invaded the house at about 2am Tuesday, razed down a part of it and burnt two vehicles in the compound to ashes, according to Mr Okoro.
Hon. Kalu in a statement on Wednesday signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Onyinyechi Ojiaku denied any knowledge of the incident, maintaining that politics of violence has never been his system.
While condemning the incident, the Spokesperson of House of Representatives underlined that there is a plan to drag his name to repute with false information to the public regarding the fire outbreak.
He said, “Given the grave unsubstantiated accusations made by Mr. Promise Uzoma Okoro, Vincent Ihendu , Obike Kanu and co-travellers, we are currently consulting with our legal team who have reached out to the security agencies for a thorough investigation and possible legal actions if the need arises.
“The right steps must be taken to discourage, especially in the minds of youths this despicable style of politics as this is the umpteenth time that attempts have been made to bring his image to disrepute through varieties of falsehood, misinformation and unverified information mainly on the social media space by these unrepentant blackmailers.
“Security investigations will reveal our next line of action, as Rep. Kalu has promised to bring all perpetrators of this evil act to book to face the legal consequences of their actions.”
He insisted that he does not apply desperation in seeking political power, attributing it to why he did not challenge the victory of Hon. Ukeje as House of Representatives member for Bende federal constituency in the past.
The release added, “Rep. Benjamin Kalu has championed politics of development and an ambition anchored on service to humanity and God , this is why the development of Bende Federal Constituency will continue to be his priority over personal interest despite the numerous unwarranted distractions from all quarters of the opposition.”
He therefore called on his constituents and supporters across the state and the globe to disregard what he called criminal defamatory information and remain calm as investigations continue.
He reiterated his resolve to remain resolute in delivering the mandate of the people, noting that he will not be distracted by the antics of detractors.
