Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that President Bola Tinubu remains the clear favourite to win the 2027 presidential election, insisting the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader has no credible challenger.
Speaking at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Abia State, the former Abia governor said the ruling party would retain power, arguing that the opposition lacks the political strength to unseat the President.
“The good news is that we are not going back. We are moving forward. The good news is that we are going to win the election comfortably. President Tinubu has no competition, he has no rival,” Kalu said.
Kalu, who described himself as “a political scientist”, said he had carefully assessed the political landscape and found no candidate capable of defeating Tinubu.
“I have checked it inside my room, I have checked it inside my sitting room, I’ve checked it inside the library. I’ve not seen any challenge,” he said. He added that only a candidate with nationwide appeal could mount a serious presidential challenge. “Maybe if Oji Joseph Kalu was running in ADC, I could have been a challenge to President Tinubu, but today there is no challenge.”
The senator urged APC members to avoid internal divisions ahead of the next general election, warning that factional disputes could weaken the party.
“If we are not managed well, that does not mean we cannot speak out. If we create a faction, it will be more costly to manage. So, you better be one party,” he said.
Kalu also appealed to party leaders at all levels to strengthen internal cohesion, stressing that effective management of the APC would be key to maintaining its electoral dominance in 2027
