2027: Party loyalty comes before ethnicity — Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North, has asserted that his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) supersedes ethnic and regional considerations in Nigerian politics. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the former Abia State governor emphasized that he has no duty to support Igbo politicians contesting elections under other parties.

Kalu, who has previously been associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), made these remarks while discussing his political commitments ahead of the 2027 general elections. He maintained that party loyalty is his top political priority, stating that he cannot abandon the APC to support candidates running under other platforms.

Kalu acknowledged his historical support for the Igbo people but stressed that his decision to back specific politicians would be based on their affiliation with the APC, not their ethnic background. He argued that ethnicity should not dictate political choices, emphasizing his commitment to the Nigerian identity while recognizing different levels of loyalty depending on his geographical context.