Kalu Vows to Oppose Otti’s Re-election in 2027 Governorship Poll

|By Adejumo Adekunle

Former Abia State governor and current senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has pledged to oppose the re-election bid of Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Kalu emphasized that party loyalty must take precedence over personal friendship. He noted that despite their political differences, his friendship with Otti remains intact.

“I always believe if he wants to be in his party, be in your party and vote for your party. I’m a member of APC. I will work for APC. He should work for Labour Party. We should not lose friendship,” Kalu said. He added that his main focus is preserving peace and political stability in Abia State.

While promising to allow Governor Otti space to govern, Kalu was resolute about his position ahead of the 2027 elections. “I will oppose it because my party will be fielding a candidate. That’s it. It is about the interest of the party,” he asserted.

Kalu’s declaration signals a clear political contest in Abia State, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party.