Senator Orji Kalu representing Abia North Senatorial District has dismissed suggestions that the growing endorsements for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid stem from concerns over opposition alliances.
Addressing Senate correspondents before plenary on Tuesday, Kalu maintained that the wave of support for the President is a direct result of his performance and policy direction, not political anxiety.
“The APC is not afraid of any opposition coalition. We are the ruling party and we love Nigeria. That is why many of us are investing in industries across the country to create jobs beyond government efforts,” he said.
The former Senate Chief Whip and current Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission underscored that criticism from the opposition is expected in a democratic setting, but should not be mistaken for weakness on the part of the ruling party.
“The opposition must fight, that’s their job. But our job is to deliver, and we’re doing it. In the coming years, Nigerians will appreciate what Mr. President is doing,” Kalu added.
Kalu also spoke about the Southeast’s support for Tinubu, revealing that the region’s endorsement preceded many others and that the initiative was spearheaded by Southeast leaders including Governors and federal lawmakers.
On economic matters, he commended Tinubu’s bold decisions such as fuel subsidy removal and the unification of the exchange rate. While acknowledging the challenges these reforms have brought, he insisted they were necessary for long-term economic stability.
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