Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has denied any involvement in opposition-led coalition efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Speaking during a visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, the former governor emphasized that his priority is fostering collaboration between Tinubu and Otti.
“I’m not into coalition talks… My deal is for Tinubu and Otti to support each other,” Kalu stated, firmly distancing himself from political realignment speculations.
“Otti doesn’t have a problem with me. I don’t want to talk about a coalition; I want to talk about Otti supporting Tinubu and Tinubu supporting Otti. That is my deal.”
The senator made these remarks while addressing reporters on the heels of growing speculation surrounding opposition coalition talks aimed at presenting a unified front against the Tinubu administration in the 2027 general elections.
Kalu also spoke about his personal rapport with former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, who recently left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), criticizing the Tinubu government in the process.
“El-Rufai is my personal friend and brother, so their condition is what I do not understand. What I understand is that APC is on course, and I have many triggers to pull out,” Kalu said.
It will be recalled that El-Rufai publicly exited the APC earlier this year, branding the Tinubu-led administration as the “worst and most corrupt” in Nigeria’s history.
His departure added fuel to coalition rumors among key political figures ahead of the 2027 election season.
Despite this political turbulence, Kalu appears committed to maintaining party loyalty while encouraging cooperation between federal and state leadership in Abia.
His visit to Governor Otti has also stirred intra-party controversy, with the Abia APC reportedly distancing itself from the engagement.
