Orji Uzor Kalu Backs Tinubu for 2027 Election Victory

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North and is the current chair of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission, expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu's economic agenda. During an appearance on Arise PrimeTime on November 9, 2026, Kalu predicted that Tinubu would achieve a landslide victory in the 2027 presidential election.

He defended the administration against criticism regarding economic hardships linked to its reform program, asserting that foundational work for recovery had been established. Kalu acknowledged the ongoing struggles faced by many Nigerians but maintained that progress was being made.

He urged the administration to focus on translating macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in sectors such as manufacturing, employment, and agriculture. Kalu described the opposition as fragmented and noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) maintained strong grassroots support.

He called for national unity and compared the current political landscape to former President Muhammadu Buhari's two terms in office.