{"id":164528,"date":"2025-05-27T15:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T14:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/2027-tinubus-early-endorsement-not-driven-by-fear-of-opposition-orji-kalu"},"modified":"2025-05-27T17:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T16:02:00","slug":"2027-tinubus-early-endorsement-not-driven-by-fear-of-opposition-orji-kalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/2027-tinubus-early-endorsement-not-driven-by-fear-of-opposition-orji-kalu","title":{"rendered":"2027: Tinubu\u2019s early endorsement not driven by fear of opposition \u2014 Orji Kalu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North) has dismissed claims that the early endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and allied groups stems from fear of opposition coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the former Abia State Governor stated that the APC, as the ruling party, remains confident in its track record and has no reason to be intimidated by any emerging opposition alliances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are a ruling party. We are passionate about Nigeria. We love this country, and that is why many of us are building industries to create jobs not just depending on government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s no fear. The opposition will always criticise, and that\u2019s their job. Our job is to deliver, and I believe the Nigerian people will appreciate President Tinubu\u2019s work in the years ahead,\u201d Kalu said.<\/p>\n<p>Kalu, who also chairs the newly established Senate Committee on the Southeast Development Commission, Kalu revealed that the Southeast APC caucus had already endorsed Tinubu weeks earlier, even before the national declaration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook at what I\u2019m wearing,\u201d Kalu said, referencing his attire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s tailored as an endorsement. The Southeast caucus met, chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma and co-chaired by Governor Francis Nwifuru and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. We were the first to push for a national endorsement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on Nigeria\u2019s economic reforms, Kalu praised President Tinubu\u2019s bold decisions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the first President to end fuel subsidy and unify the exchange rate. That\u2019s why things are tough now, because we are not used to hard work. But these are necessary sacrifices. Nigerians will see the results in two to three years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North) has dismissed claims that the early endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and allied groups stems from fear of opposition coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. 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