Kalu sends warning to Gov. Otti, vows to ensure APC victory in 2027

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North in the National Assembly and is a former governor of Abia State, has issued a strong rebuttal to Governor Alex Otti over what he described as a “vitriolic and desperate political attack.”

The senator accused Governor Otti of resorting to personal insults rather than concentrating on governance, warning that such actions would not weaken his resolve to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued by the Head of Media, Senator Kalu Media Office, Sunday Maduka, Kalu said the governor’s remarks reflected insecurity and fear of the APC’s growing influence in the state.

He described Otti’s comments as a “shameful spectacle” and a deliberate attempt to divert public attention from the administration’s alleged failure to deliver on its campaign promises to the people of Abia.

Kalu said: “His diatribe, which is laced with invectives and drips with political desperation, against me for simply affirming my unwavering loyalty to APC, is nothing short of a shameful spectacle. This is not governance. It is gutter politics at its lowest. It is a frantic attempt by an administration to deflect from its own inadequacies.

“The exercise of my fundamental right as a loyal party man and patriot, and the expression of my commitment to bolstering APC’s presence in Abia State ahead of 2027, including supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and ensuring a strong APC governorship candidate, is not a crime. In doing these, I am fulfilling my duty to my party and the people of Abia State.”

The former governor further urged Otti to concentrate on addressing pressing challenges confronting the state, including healthcare delivery, youth unemployment, and security, rather than engaging in what he termed petty political confrontations.

He maintained that Abia residents are discerning voters who would ultimately assess leaders based on performance rather than rhetoric, adding:
“I remain undeterred in my commitment to the APC. This is not personal ambition but a dedication to Nigeria’s unity and prosperity. Otti’s negativity will only strengthen my resolve to mobilise every resource legally, ethically, and vigorously to ensure APC’s triumph in 2027. If he chooses to stay in his sinking Labour Party ship, so be it; we will fight on the field of ideas, policies, and people power.”