Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, has denied suspending his planned medical trip to Germany due to the attack on former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Kalu, a former Abia State governor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that the rumours were unfounded.
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Senator Ekweremadu was assaulted in Germany on Saturday where he was invited as a speaker/special guest of honour at the 2nd Annual Igbo Cultural Festival in Nuremberg, Germany.
Kalu, however, said since the Senate commenced its recess, he had been in his country home, interacting with his constituents.
“I have been in my country home interacting with the people and settling disputes. The news that I suspended by planned medical check-up in Germany was not true.
“I was invited by Igbo group in Spain to attend their function, I could not go because of the interaction with my constituents,’’ he said.
Kalu described the action of the IPOB members as uncivilised, unacceptable and barbaric.
He urged Igbo people to respect their leaders at all levels.
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Kalu also urged the Embassy of Nigeria in Germany, the German Government, and appropriate authorities to prosecute the attackers.
“Senator Ekweramadu is not only one of the Igbo leaders, but also a prominent Nigerian and as such should be accorded due respect by all and sundry at home and abroad,” he said.
