Kalu Endorsed for Abia Governorship in 2027 Elections

A political group has officially endorsed Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the Abia State governorship in the upcoming 2027 elections. This endorsement was made during an event on Thursday, where Kalu expressed his confidence in the support from President Bola Tinubu to stabilize and strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Nigeria.

Kalu highlighted the importance of addressing the needs of the people and engaging directly with communities. He acknowledged the growing support for his candidacy and stated that he would respond to requests regarding his gubernatorial ambitions at the appropriate time.

The endorsement comes amid increasing political competition, particularly against the incumbent governor, Alex Otti, and reflects a broader strategy to consolidate APC's influence in Abia State. Kalu's rise in political prominence is seen as a significant factor in the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.