Kalu urges South-East to unite behind Tinubu for 2027 election
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called on the South-East to support Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. He emphasized that unity in the region is crucial for gaining political influence at the national level. Kalu highlighted the importance of investing votes where they will yield tangible returns and praised recent reforms under Tinubu’s leadership. He also encouraged party officials to mobilise and welcome new members to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East.
Key takeaways
- Benjamin Kalu warned that disunity in the South-East could weaken its bargaining power in national politics.
- He spoke during the South-East Stakeholders’ Meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu.
- Kalu urged politicians to invest their votes in ways that bring tangible political benefits, citing Bola Tinubu’s reforms.
- He commended the governors of Imo, Ebonyi, and Enugu states for strengthening the APC in the region.
- Kalu called for increased party membership and voter registration, stressing the importance of unity and inclusion.
