Kalu: Party Loyalty Comes Before Ethnicity, I Won’t Support Igbo Candidates

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has made clear that his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress supersedes ethnic solidarity, stating that he will not support Igbo politicians from other parties in the 2027 general elections.

The declaration was made on Monday during his appearance on Arise PrimeTime, ValidViewNetwork reports .

THE DECLARATION

Kalu said his choices were guided by national interest and party loyalty rather than ethnic considerations. He explained that while he respects his Igbo heritage, the APC’s platform and President Tinubu’s leadership were more important than supporting candidates simply because they are Igbo.

THE CONTEXT

Kalu’s statement comes amid a broader debate within the South-East about political alignment ahead of 2027. Some Igbo leaders have called for the region to support an Igbo presidential candidate, while others have argued that the region should align with the federal government to attract development.

Kalu has previously supported Tinubu’s re-election bid and predicted a landslide victory for the President.

WHY IT MATTERS

Kalu’s declaration is a significant moment in Igbo politics. For decades, the South-East has struggled to find a unified political voice.

The region has often felt marginalised by the federal government, and its leaders have frequently called for a president of Igbo extraction.

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Kalu is saying that he is prioritising the APC’s success over the region’s ethnic ambitions. It is a position that will be welcomed by the ruling party, but it may alienate some Igbo voters who feel that the region’s interests are being sacrificed for national politics.

The 2027 election will test whether Kalu’s approach resonates with the South-East, or whether the region will continue to demand a president from its own ethnic group. ValidViewNetwork reports.