Kalu and Tompolo Unite for Tinubu's 2027 Campaign Strategy

On October 25, 2026, Hon. Benjamin Kalu (Rep, Bende), the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Deputy Director-General, South II of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, met with High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, to strategize for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. This meeting followed the commissioning of the national secretariat of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja.

The discussions emphasized grassroots mobilization and consolidating support for President Tinubu in the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones. Kalu described the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement as essential for the 2027 campaign, highlighting that success would be determined at the polling unit and household levels.

He praised President Tinubu's reform-driven decisions and initiatives, including the student loan program and the South-East Development Commission Act, which aims to address regional development priorities. Kalu urged the Movement to strengthen its grassroots structure and engage citizens in democratic participation.