Groupsdemand probe into NYSC controversy dismissal of Deputy Speaker Kalu
Save Nigeria Movement and Freelance Journalists Federation demand thorough probe after Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee dismissed petition alleging Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu never participated in NYSC. Groups suggest political rivalry ahead of 2027 Abia governorship election drives controversy. Petition submitted by lawyer John Aikpokpo Martins requested investigation into Kalu's NYSC participation and Law School attendance. Committee previously dismissed similar petition for lacking merit. Groups urge Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force to investigate petition originators and hold them accountable. Advise public to verify online information before sharing. Controversy follows Kalu's confirmation of no NYSC participation during Law School attendance.