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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected an invitation by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027.
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Instead, Kalu reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign, citing the need for political stability and economic continuity.
Kalu praised Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying “no leader has shown the boldness to overhaul our economic framework as Tinubu has.”
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), has turned down an invitation by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to launch a presidential bid in 2027.
Instead, Kalu reaffirmed his steadfast backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
In a statement, Kalu emphasized that his political agenda remains focused on supporting the current administration.
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“The presidency in 2027 is not on my agenda. I have every right to choose my path, and I have chosen to stand firmly behind President Tinubu,” he declared.
The NYLF, a coalition comprising 40 influential groups, had proposed Kalu or Labour Party’s Peter Obi as leading candidates, with Governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State or Umar Fintiri of Adamawa State as potential running mates.
However, Kalu’s message was clear: he will not be swayed by opposition calls to join the presidential race.
According to George Maduka, on behalf of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Media Office, Kalu lauded Tinubu’s ambitious economic reforms aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy.
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“Since the return of independence, no leader has shown the boldness to overhaul our economic framework as Tinubu has. For the sake of our nation’s prosperity, we must let him complete the transformative work he has begun,” Kalu stated.
Kalu’s declaration of support for Tinubu is seen as a strategic move to ensure that the current administration’s reforms are not disrupted by political distractions as the nation edges closer to the 2027 elections.
Kalu appealed to all political stakeholders, calling for unity and concentration on long-term national interests rather than short-term partisan battles.
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