Orji Kalu declares he will oppose Governor Alex Otti in 2027 Abia governorship poll, stressing party loyalty over personal friendship
Orji Kalu to Oppose Alex Otti in 2027 Abia Governorship Election
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Former Abia State governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has confirmed he will oppose Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Kalu emphasized that party loyalty comes before personal friendship.
While maintaining a cordial relationship with Otti, he stressed that his allegiance remains with the All Progressives Congress (APC), whereas Otti is in the Labour Party.
“I will oppose it because my party will be fielding a candidate. That’s it. It is about the interest of the party,” Kalu said, highlighting his commitment to political stability in Abia State.
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Kalu urged respect for political differences without jeopardizing personal ties, underlining that friendship should survive party rivalry.
