In the general elections of 2027, Senator Orji Kalu has vowed to make sure that the All Progressives Congress wins Abia State.

 

During his yearly New Year’s visit to Ebonyi State APC chairman Stanley Okoro-Emegha at Ekoli in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Kalu—who represents Abia North Senatorial District on the APC platform—made the statement.

 

The former governor of Abia State declared that he would use every political tool at his disposal to make sure the APC overthrows the Labour Party in the upcoming election cycle.

 

“I will support President Bola Tinubu and the APC gubernatorial candidate in the elections. I will put my heart on the field to ensure that the APC wins landslide in Abia at the election,” Kalu said.

 

He acknowledged that he had a personal relationship with Alex Otti, the current governor of Abia State, but emphasized that friendship would not take precedence over his political goals.

 

“The incumbent governor, Dr Alex Oti, is my friend, but I am not discussing friendship in politics, only the total victory of the APC in the elections,” he added.

 

Kalu also called on governors across the country to take responsibility for security in their respective states, rather than leaving the burden solely on President Bola Tinubu.

 

“When I was Abia governor, I ensured total security of lives and property. There were no cases of kidnapping or other serious crimes in Abia at a time when other states were battling severe insecurity,” he said.

 

He urged state executives to emulate the approach of Francis Nwifuru, whom he praised for maintaining peace and stability in Ebonyi State.

 

Kalu explained that his annual New Year visit to the Ebonyi APC chairman was rooted in a long-standing personal relationship and trust.

 

“He is an embodiment of loyalty and someone you can trust with your life. I raised him as a child, even when his father was alive, and he was part of the success stories I recorded as governor,” Kalu said.

 

He further recalled that when he introduced Okoro-Emegha to former Ebonyi governor David Umahi, he advised him to remain absolutely loyal to his principal.

 

“I told him to give his principal 100 per cent loyalty, and he has carried that same virtue forward to the current governor,” he added. Kalu’s remarks underline renewed APC efforts to strengthen its political footing in the South East ahead of the 2027 general elections.