Orji Uzor Kalu Predicts Tinubu Will Win 2027 Election by a Landslide

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is backing President Bola Tinubu for another term, saying he expects the president to win the 2027 election comfortably. The former Abia governor made the prediction during an appearance on Arise News’ PrimeTime programme on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to The Punch. Kalu defended Tinubu’s economic programme despite acknowledging that many Nigerians were still struggling with its effects. He argued that the reforms were laying groundwork for recovery, and urged people to assess the government by its longer-term aims rather than the immediate hardship. The senator said the administration should now focus on turning broader economic gains into tangible improvements in manufacturing, jobs and agriculture. He also credited Tinubu with raising Nigeria’s profile among international investors, saying the country was attracting increased attention from abroad. On the election, Kalu described the opposition as divided and argued that the ruling All Progressives Congress had strong grassroots support that was not reflected in social-media opinion. He said APC lawmakers and other party figures were already organising in their constituencies to support Tinubu’s re-election bid. Kalu also called for national unity, invoking former President Muhammadu Buhari’s two terms in office. Asked about his standing in Igbo politics and his continued membership of the APC, he said his choices were guided by his view of national development and loyalty to his party, rather than ethnic considerations. His remarks amount to a confident early forecast, made well ahead of the next general election. Kalu’s case rests on the APC’s local organising strength and his view that Tinubu’s policies will deliver results over time. The senator’s comments were reported as a defence of the administration’s direction, even as he recognised that the reforms have brought immediate costs for many citizens.