Former Abia state governor and senate chief whip, Orji Uzor Kalu has stated his interest for 2023 presidency if given the opportunity. He was convicted in 2019 for embezzling about 7 billion naira and sentenced to 12 years in jail but it was upturned in May 2020, after the Judge says the conviction lacks concrete evidence and was granted bail in June 2020
See statement Orji Uzor Kalu made;
“I am still in the senate, and I will seek for re-election into the senate but if our people want me to serve as president I will not hesitate. Zoning is not a constitutional matter in APC. Any person can contest any post in APC.” he said
