Former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has announced his intention to challenge the re-election bid of Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election.
Kalu said party allegiance must take precedence over personal relationships. He made the statement on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Tv’s Sunrise Daily.
While stressing that he enjoys a cordial personal relationship with Otti, the senator noted that political disagreements should not undermine mutual respect. He added that he remains loyal to the All Progressives Congress, while Otti belongs to the Labour Party.
“I always believe if he wants to be his party, be your party and vote for your party. I’m a member of APC. I will work for APC. He should work for Labour Party. We should not lose friendship,” Kalu said, adding that his priority is to maintain peace and political stability in Abia State.
Despite pledging to give the governor room to work, Kalu was firm about his stance ahead of the 2027 election.
“I will oppose it because my party will be fielding a candidate. That’s it. It is about the interest of the party,” he stated.