Deputy Speaker Kalu Meets Tompolo, Strategises For Tinubu’s 2027 Victory

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Director-General of the South II division of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC), met with Tompolo, often referred to as High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, to strategize for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in the 2027 general elections.

The gathering occurred following the inauguration of the national secretariat for the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja. The discussion centered on grassroots mobilization and the consolidation of support for Tinubu in the South-South and South-East regions. The meeting also addressed the strengthening of a joint operational framework for voter sensitization, youth engagement, and ward-level coordination within the States governed by the South II Directorate.

Kalu emphasized the importance of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement as a key instrument for the 2027 campaign, asserting that success will hinge on mobilizing at the polling unit and household levels. He highlighted President Tinubu's decisive, reform-oriented actions that are stabilizing the economy and securing the nation. Additionally, the Deputy Speaker noted that the campaign will ensure President Tinubu's message reaches every doorstep of the country, underscoring the strategic alliance between Tinubu and Tompolo as the Movement's Convener.

During the secretariat's inauguration, Kalu praised Tinubu's commitment to a stronger, more inclusive Nigeria, citing initiatives like the student loan program through NELFUND and the creation of regional development commissions. Kalu also expressed gratitude to Tinubu for approving the South-East Development Commission Act, a move he deemed crucial for addressing reconstruction, infrastructure, and development needs in the South-East.

He lauded Tompolo for his leadership in establishing the national secretariat and called on Movement members to fortify their grassroots operations to mobilize support across all 774 Local Government Areas and 8,809 wards for Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Kalu urged the Movement to uphold the highest standards of democratic engagement by actively listening to citizens and participating in public life with confidence and dignity.