The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has instructed him to coordinate the activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State.
Naija News reports that Uzor Kalu made the disclosure in a statement on Monday released via his Facebook account, where he appreciated President Tinubu for believing in his leadership qualities.
The former Governor of Abia State promised to work with all stakeholders to ensure the APC produces acceptable candidates and wins elections during the 2027 polls.
He wrote, “I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence reposed in me and the marching order to coordinate activities in Abia State in respect of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“As the most senior Governor in the state, I am committed to working closely with all stakeholders, in line with the President’s directive, to ensure that the APC in Abia produces candidates who are widely acceptable, united in purpose, and well-positioned to secure victory in the state for the President’s re-election, while advancing the best interests of Abia State and Nigeria at large.”
In other news, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised ongoing efforts by opposition leaders to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the move as ill-conceived.
Keyamo, in an interview with Vanguard, questioned the practicality of a proposed merger among opposition parties, arguing that it would create complications for candidates contesting other offices.