Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has proclaimed himself the most important politician in the South East, challenging Peter Obi to a debate.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Kalu asserted that he had achieved far more politically than Obi, noting his track record as a former governor and his role in national politics.

“Peter is not my leader. I’m the most important politician from that zone. I have won two states before under the PPA. I have run for president before. My 4.9 million votes are still there since 2007,” Kalu said

Orji Uzor Kalu speaks on his influence

Kalu emphasized that his political influence was not limited to Abia State but extended to the federal level, recalling his involvement during the administration of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

“I achieved a lot with PPA. We had ministers, ambassadors, and several appointments under President Yar’Adua,” he said.

Orji Uzor Kalu challenges Peter Obi

The former governor also dared Peter Obi to a live debate, requesting that they met in front of an audience for the activity.

“Arrange in your studio a meeting between me and Peter Obi. Put two of us in the same place.” he said.