2027: Tinubu Has No Serious Challenger, Will Win Presidential Election – Orji Kalu

The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the incumbent has no serious challenger.

Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, expressed confidence in the electoral chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the party’s nationwide structure, grassroots support and growing mobilisation ahead of the next general election.

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The former Senate Chief Whip made the prediction on Monday during an appearance on Arise News Television’s PrimeTime programme.

According to him, the APC’s electoral strength goes beyond Tinubu’s personal popularity, arguing that the party has established structures and supporters across the country.

“President Tinubu will win. President Tinubu has no competition. The APC’s electoral strength goes beyond the personality of the President.

“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,” Kalu said.

The senator added that APC lawmakers and other party stakeholders were already mobilising support in their respective constituencies to strengthen the party’s chances in 2027.

Kalu Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Beyond the political prediction, Kalu defended the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, arguing that the government had succeeded in stabilising the economy at the macroeconomic level.

He, however, acknowledged that Nigerians were still experiencing significant economic hardship, noting that the next challenge was translating macroeconomic improvements into better living conditions for ordinary citizens.

“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 stated.

The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, urged the Federal Government to prioritise agriculture, improve national security and ensure that manufacturers had access to essential raw materials.

He argued that these areas were critical to boosting production, creating employment opportunities and improving the purchasing power of Nigerians.

Kalu also maintained that the economy was becoming more predictable and attracting foreign investors, urging Nigerians to consider the long-term objectives of the government’s reforms.

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

Senator Calls for Political Stability

Kalu further stressed the importance of political stability and national unity, urging Nigerians to allow elected presidents to complete their constitutionally permitted eight-year tenure.

He cited former President Muhammadu Buhari, who completed two terms in office, as an example of why Tinubu should also be allowed to serve his constitutionally permitted tenure.

“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.

On his political relationship with the Igbo political establishment and his decision to remain in the APC, Kalu said his choices were guided by national interest and party loyalty rather than ethnic considerations.

His comments come as political parties and major political figures intensify consultations and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.