Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has reacted to a photo where he played host former leaders.
Kalu, who doubles as the Senate Chief Whip said the photo was taken in 2005 at his country home in Igbere, Abia State.
The business Mogul said it was an honour to host and reconcile former who were not in talking terms before he hosted them.
Kalu’s reaction was following insinuations in some quarters that the picture photoshop. He said it wasn’t, rather it was a memorable day for him.
Clarifying the photo in a social media post, Kalu wrote;
“I have read a few comments insinuating that the picture attached is photoshopped. No, it is not.
“The picture was taken in 2005 at my countryhome Igbere when I had the honour to host and reconcile my leaders; Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu of blessed memory; President Muhammadu Buhari; President Ibrahim Babangida and Vice President Alex Ekwueme of blessed memory.
“Prior to the reconciliation, President Buhari and President Babangida were not talking to each other.
“On the other hand, Dim Ojukwu and Vice President Ekwueme were also not talking to each other. Ekwueme was yet to arrive when the photograph was shot .