Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu

The Senator representing Abia South, Orji Uzor-Kalu, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is not afraid of the proposed coalition of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 election.

He also claimed that the wave of endorsements for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is not being fuelled by fears of opposition but appreciation of the president’s strides.

Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday, Mr Kalu said: “The endorsements are not out of fear. They are a show of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership.

“We have no one to fear. APC is the ruling party. We love this country deeply, and many of us are contributing by building industries to create jobs—even outside government,” he added.

Mr Kalu emphasised that opposition criticism is a normal and necessary part of democracy but warned against misinterpreting it as a sign of vulnerability from the ruling party.

“The opposition must fight. That’s their job. But our job is to deliver, and we are doing our job perfectly well. In the coming years, Nigerians will appreciate what Mr. President is doing,” he said.

He also commended the president for honouring the invitation of Pope Francis to attend his coronation in Rome.

“It would have been disrespectful if he ignored the Pope’s invitation. About 1.8 billion Catholics, including myself, appreciate that gesture. In 2027, Catholics will remember that,” he said.

When asked about the Southeast endorsement and zone’s party loyalty, he disclosed that the Southeast caucus of the APC had long thrown its support behind President Tinubu, even before other endorsements were made.

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