Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has stated that the 2027 presidential election will be a one-sided contest, with President Bola Tinubu facing no significant opposition. Kalu made this assertion while speaking to journalists at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday.
According to Kalu, the upcoming election will resemble the recent governorship election in Anambra State, where incumbent Charles Soludo won his re-election with little competition. The senator drew parallels between the two elections, suggesting that President Tinubu’s re-election bid will be similarly unchallenged. “The election is Tinubu vs Tinubu, just like Soludo vs Soludo,” Kalu said, emphasizing that the president currently has no notable opposition.
Kalu attributed the lack of opposition to the All Progressives Congress (APC) party’s strong nationwide presence and the positive impact of President Tinubu’s policies on the economy and security. He claimed that the party enjoys widespread support and that the president’s initiatives are gradually transforming the country’s economic and security landscape.
The senator’s comments come as the country prepares for the 2027 presidential election, with political parties and candidates expected to begin gearing up for the campaign season. While it is still early in the electoral process, Kalu’s assertion that President Tinubu faces no significant opposition has sparked interest and speculation about the potential contenders and the outcome of the election.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether other candidates will emerge to challenge President Tinubu’s re-election bid. For now, the APC appears confident in its position, with Kalu’s remarks reflecting the party’s optimism about its prospects in the upcoming election. The 2027 presidential election is expected to be a significant event in Nigeria’s political calendar, and developments in the lead-up to the vote will be closely watched by domestic and international observers.