Wike: I Became a Food Source for PDP After Bringing In All the Money, They Turned Against Me —Kalu

In an interview on Arise TV on Monday, November 9, 2026, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of turning against him after he made significant financial contributions to the party during its formation and the period leading to the return of civilian rule in Nigeria.

Kalu, a former two-term governor of Abia State and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the statement while reflecting on his political history, his involvement in the establishment of the PDP, and his disagreements with some of the party’s leaders.

Speaking during the interview, Kalu stated, “I became a food source for PDP after bringing in all the money, they turned against me.” He made the statement while explaining how he believed the party treated him despite the financial and logistical support he provided during its early years.

The senator disclosed that he contributed significantly to the party’s activities, including funding meetings, providing aircraft, paying transportation expenses, and supporting individuals involved in the political process before the 1999 general election.

According to Kalu, his financial contributions were motivated by his desire to establish a strong political party capable of ending military rule and restoring democratic governance in Nigeria.

He further maintained that despite his contributions, the PDP failed to adequately recognize his sacrifices and eventually turned against him, leaving him disappointed with the party’s leadership.

Kalu also argued that his emergence as governor of Abia State in 1999 was not solely dependent on the PDP, insisting that his political influence and determination would have enabled him to succeed on another platform.

He concluded that his experience with the PDP was disappointing, alleging that the party benefited substantially from his financial contributions before eventually turning against him despite the support he provided during its formation.