Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has hinted at the possibility of Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) after re-election.
Naijaonpoint reports that Kalu made this known during an interview with journalists on Tuesday.
He said, “Soludo is a progressive like myself, President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, and the Governors of Imo, Ebonyi, and Enugu. He has no alternative than to come and join us. It’s confirmed.”
Speaking on speculation that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, may defect from the Labour Party to the APC, Kalu said neither President Bola Tinubu nor any APC leader has pressured anyone to join the party.
He said, “Let’s be honest, neither me nor other senators, nor the President, have ever forced anybody to join our party. I have met with my Governor; he is my brother and used to be my banker. Whether he joins or not is up to him.
“But for me, I will work 100% for the APC, campaign in the state, and ensure victory for President Tinubu and all our candidates.”
Responding to questions about the 2027 presidential election, Kalu declared that Tinubu would face no real opposition, describing the election as “Tinubu versus Tinubu.”
He insisted that the APC enjoys nationwide support and credited Tinubu’s policies with gradually reshaping the economy and security landscape.
He said, “Has he gotten anyone contesting against him? The election is Tinubu vs Tinubu, just like Soludo vs Soludo. The President has no options. Our party is fully on ground and with the people.”
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