Tag: 2027 election
2027: Cleric Calls For Continuity, Backs Tinubu, Orji Kalu, Otti
By Our Correspondent Abia-born cleric, Rev. Chika Ubani, has called on Abians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Governor Alex Otti, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Aba on Friday,…
2027: Why Orji Uzor Kalu Still Matters: The Case For Continuity In Abia North
By Eni Kalu, PhD Every election season comes with familiar excitement. New aspirants emerge, promises are renewed, and politicians suddenly discover communities they have hardly visited since the previous election. Posters appear, speeches become louder and voters are asked to forget yesterday and place their faith in tomorrow. But elections should not always be about…
OPINION: We Be Abia North, We No De Change Winning Team
In football, every serious person knows one simple truth, na only werey coach de change winning team when tournament don reach crucial stage. So, if the striker dey score goals, midfield dey control game, and defence dey keep clean sheet, why you go suddenly bench your best players? No sensible coach does that. That is…
Orji Kalu & The Need For Continuity In Abia North
By Ikenna Dozie Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a seasoned Nigerian politician with a storied career spanning over two decades. Born into political family with a politically enlightened mother, Kalu’s trajectory has been marked by significant milestones, including his tenure as member , House of Representatives, Governor of Abia State and his current role as…
2027: “We Are Lucky To Have Him” Stakeholders Reveal Why Abia North Will Re-Elect Orji Kalu
Stakeholders across Abia North Senatorial District have expressed confidence that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu will secure another term in 2027, citing his inclusive leadership style, commitment to sustainable development, and extensive investments in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and human capital development. The stakeholders, drawn from Arochukwu, Bende, and Ohafia Local Government Areas, described the former Abia…
APC Primaries in Abia North, a Show of Orji Kalu’s Firm Grip on Abia Politics and the 2027 Prospects
The just concluded APC presidential primary in Abia State has reinforced the political strength of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his continued dominance in Abia North Senatorial District, his home-front. At the election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured a whooping total of 161,005 votes across the state, majority of which were Orji Kalu’s direct influence…
2027, The Fear of Loosing Election: a Look at Otti-Kalu Political Contrast as Governors
In the current Abia State politics, the moves being made today are as revealing as the history that shaped the state in the post-military era. As we approach the 2027 election, there seems to be an emerging sharp contrast between the sitting Governor, Alex Otti, and the state’s political father, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK)….
Otti Supports Tinubu, Says He Won’t Oppose His 2027 Re-election Bid
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared that he will not oppose President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, citing his own re-election ambitions as a reason for his position. The Labour Party governor made the statement on Friday during the March edition of his monthly media chat titled “Governor Otti Speaks” at Government House,…
Those Threatened by Orji Kalu’s Political Influence are Restless
In recent weeks, social media platforms have become battlegrounds for heated exchanges between supporters of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and the opposition camp, especially the Abia-faction of the Labour Party. If you take a critical and objective look at these intense and frequent online altercations, one thing will be significant: the Abia Governor’s team appears…
Kalu Consolidates APC Structures in Abia to Bolster Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
In a decisive move to solidify the political scenery of the Southeast ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has convened a high-level strategic stakeholders’ meeting at his country home in Igbere, Abia State. The gathering on March 13, brought together the core leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside the…