2027: South-East alone can’t decide presidency, Kalu tells Ndigbo

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the people of the South-East geopolitical zone not to depend exclusively on their regional votes to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at his country home in Abia State, Kalu stressed the necessity of forging alliances and working collaboratively with other regions across Nigeria to achieve electoral success.

"No geopolitical zone can produce a president without support from other parts of Nigeria," Kalu stated during a meeting with members of various political organizations. He underscored that broad national backing is essential to win any presidential contest, advocating for a more inclusive electoral strategy for the South-East.

Kalu also voiced his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, expressing confidence that the current president would secure another term. He believes that the South-East will eventually have the opportunity to produce a Nigerian president within a united country at the appropriate time. The senator highlighted that political success hinges on building cross-country alliances rather than relying on the strength of a single region.

Furthermore, Kalu announced his intention to actively campaign for President Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. He also advised APC leaders at all levels to manage the party's affairs effectively, warning against actions that could foster internal divisions and factions. Kalu reiterated his long-standing commitment to relying on the electorate's mandate, contrasting it with electoral malpractice throughout his political career.

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No geopolitical zone can produce a president without support from other parts of Nigeria.