Kalu Predicts Tinubu's Victory in 2027 Election

Former Abia State Governor and Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. He believes Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election by a landslide.

Kalu shared his thoughts on Monday during an interview on Arise PrimeTime, a popular evening news show on Arise News Television. He defended Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying, “Nigeria’s economy has stabilised.”

As the former Senate Chief Whip and current chair of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission, Kalu stood by the Tinubu administration. He faced criticism over the tough economic times tied to these reforms.

He argued that Tinubu has managed to stabilize Nigeria’s economy at the macro level, but there is more to do at the household and business levels. Kalu noted that the main challenge now is turning this macroeconomic stability into real economic growth, more manufacturing jobs, and better living conditions.

“President Tinubu has been able to stabilise this economy on the macro level. What we are battling now, having stabilised the economy on the macro level, is the micro level,” he said.

Kalu explained that the government’s next focus should be on boosting agricultural production, improving security, and creating a better environment for manufacturers to access raw materials and increase production.

He acknowledged the struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians. Yet, he insisted that the country is starting to see more economic predictability. He maintained that economic reforms often come with some short-term challenges.

Kalu also praised Tinubu for enhancing Nigeria’s international economic ties. He said the country is drawing more interest from foreign investors. He confidently stated that Tinubu will win re-election and described the opposition as politically weak.

“President Tinubu will win. President Tinubu has no competition. The APC’s electoral strength goes beyond the personality of the President. The ruling party enjoys a broad political structure and substantial grassroots support across the country.

“What we are seeing on social media is not what is on the ground. Our party is very huge, and the supporters of that party are large. We have huge numbers of people supporting this party,” he said.

He added that APC lawmakers and other political figures are already working to strengthen the party’s electoral base in their constituencies to ensure Tinubu’s victory. Kalu also stressed the need for political stability.

“The unity of this country is very important. Let’s not question the unity. We allowed President Buhari to do his eight years and go, and we must allow Tinubu to do his eight years and go,” he said.

He urged Nigerians to judge the administration’s economic policies based on the long-term goal of rebuilding the economy, rather than the immediate hardships linked to the reforms.

“You can’t do reform without people suffering. You cannot; it’s not possible,” he said.

When asked about his political ties with the Igbo political scene, his choice to stay in the All Progressives Congress, and his future ambitions, Kalu said his political choices are based on national progress and loyalty to his party, not on ethnic issues.