2027 PRESIDENCY: TINUBU SET FOR LANDSLIDE VICTORY, KALU PREDICTS

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure a landslide victory in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has the political structure and grassroots support needed to retain power.

Kalu made the prediction on Monday during an appearance on Arise PrimeTime, a current affairs programme on Arise News Television, where he defended the Tinubu administration’s economic policies and ongoing reforms.

The former Senate Chief Whip maintained that Nigeria’s economy had achieved stability at the macroeconomic level under Tinubu’s leadership, although he acknowledged that many Nigerians were yet to experience significant improvements in their daily lives.

According to him, the major challenge facing the government is translating the gains recorded at the macroeconomic level into better economic conditions for households, businesses and manufacturers.

He said the administration must now concentrate on increasing agricultural production, improving security, creating employment opportunities and ensuring that manufacturers have access to the raw materials required to expand their operations.

Kalu explained that although economic reforms could create temporary difficulties, the country was gradually moving towards greater economic predictability.

He also credited Tinubu with improving Nigeria’s international economic relations, arguing that the administration’s policies had helped attract growing interest from foreign investors.

On the 2027 presidential election, the senator dismissed the possibility of a serious challenge to Tinubu’s re-election, describing the opposition as politically disorganised.

He argued that the APC’s electoral strength extended beyond the President’s personal popularity, stressing that the party had an extensive political network and substantial grassroots support across the country.

According to Kalu, the political reality on the ground differs from the narratives frequently circulated on social media, insisting that the ruling party commands significant support nationwide.

He added that APC lawmakers and other party stakeholders were already working towards strengthening the party’s influence in their respective constituencies ahead of the next general elections.

The senator also called for political stability and national unity, urging Nigerians to support the completion of Tinubu’s constitutionally permitted two terms in office, just as former President Muhammadu Buhari was allowed to serve his eight years.

Kalu maintained that the government’s economic policies should be assessed based on their long-term objectives rather than the immediate challenges associated with implementing reforms.

He argued that significant economic restructuring often comes with temporary hardship, insisting that reforms could not be successfully implemented without some level of sacrifice.

The senator also addressed questions about his political relationship with the Igbo political establishment, his continued membership of the APC and his future political ambitions.

He maintained that his political decisions were guided by his commitment to national development and loyalty to his chosen political platform rather than ethnic considerations.

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