enator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has rejected calls for him to support Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, or other Igbo politicians contesting in the 2027 general election.
Kalu made his position known during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, where he dismissed expectations that he should support candidates contesting under political parties other than the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former Abia State governor insisted that his political loyalty remained with the APC, arguing that he had no reason to campaign for candidates belonging to other parties.
Orji Kalu Defends His APC Loyalty
Explaining his position, Kalu said his political history included membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) and, currently, the APC.
He questioned why anyone would expect him to support a candidate contesting under another political platform.
“I’m not in the political party where they are contesting. Why should they call my name? I mean, they shouldn’t. Why should they call? No, they are just being idiotic,” the senator said.
Kalu added that he had no intention of abandoning his current political affiliation to support candidates from other parties.
“I am a member of APC, pure and direct. Yeah, leave me there. I don’t have any interest,” he stated.
Senator Speaks on South-East Political Interests
The Abia North lawmaker also maintained that the APC remained the platform through which he believed the political interests of the South-East should be pursued.
According to him, if other Igbo politicians or voters choose not to pursue their interests through the APC, that is their decision.
“If Igbos have interest, [and] they don’t want to pursue [it in] APC; that is their business. There’s no other place the interest will be pursued except where I am,” he said.
His comments come amid political discussions ahead of the 2027 general election, with Peter Obi among the opposition figures being discussed as a potential presidential contender.
