Kalu: Tinubu Stabilizes Economy, Set for 2027 Election

On Wednesday, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia North declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the candidate to beat in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, asserting that the Tinubu administration has successfully stabilized Nigeria’s macro-economy despite ongoing hardships at the grassroots level. During an appearance on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television, Kalu defended the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration and dismissed claims of discord with the Catholic Church.

He acknowledged the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians but suggested that these should be viewed in the context of global economic disruptions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions in the Middle East. Kalu noted that while macroeconomic indicators like exchange rates and foreign direct investments are stabilizing, the microeconomic environment remains strained due to insecurity affecting food production.

He expressed confidence in the APC's prospects for re-election, citing significant achievements in infrastructure and security that have not been effectively communicated to the public.