Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday promised to reconcile Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the National Lead...
Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday promised to reconcile Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Fielding questions from journalists during the endorsement of the African National Congress (ANC) at Johannesburg, the senator elect promised to intervene in the rift, adding that politics should not cause dissonance between friends and family.
Kalu appealed to the duo to make peace and sheathe their swords in the interest of Nigeria’s democracy.
“I am unhappy about the exchange of words between my dear brothers, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
“The duo of Saraki and Tinubu have contributed immensely to nation building in different capacities.
“Having known the duo of Saraki and Tinubu for decades, I am not comfortable with the media war. As a mutual friend to both parties, it is my responsibility to intervene in the rift for the sake of friendship. ”
Kalu Who recalled the age-long and close relationships between the former governors of Kwara and Lagos states also noted that both have contributed immensely to political development in the country.
He advised the media to be cautious and professional in their report on national issues, adding that the political class should not endanger the polity.
“We cannot watch these accomplished and celebrated Nigerians allow politics to cause disaffection between them.
“Many years ago, I settled the rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Odimegwu Ojukwu and Dr. Alex Ekwueme and many others. Saraki and Tinubu will settle their differences in no distant time. ”
The former governor, who was in company with his wife, Ifunanya, at the ANC pavilion, admonished politicians to embrace constructive criticism and appealed to Saraki and Tinubu to embrace peace, adding that he won't give up until both parties rebuild their personal relationships.
In attendance were the former South African president Thabo Mbeki, chairman of ANC and prime minister of Gauteng, David Makhura, Chief Daniel Okeke, Prince Flavian Enwezoh and others.
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