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2027: Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji unite to seize power in Abia
Former Abia State governors, Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji, have met in Umuahia to plan a political strategy aimed at taking power from Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 general election.
The meeting, which held on Friday, brought together political figures who either governed the state or held public offices between 2009 and 2023.
Kalu said the idea was to unite experienced political actors into a strong and coordinated bloc ahead of the next elections.
The Abia North senator also called for the group to be expanded to include all former political office holders from that period.
He argued that their years of experience and roles in Abia’s development should not be ignored, stressing that coming together would give them a stronger voice and influence in the state’s political future.
According to Kalu, the group known as ‘The Team’ played a critical role in shaping the state during their years in power.
He rejected claims that previous administrations were irrelevant, describing governance as a continuous process.
“Leadership is a relay,” Kalu said. “I handed over to Senator T.A. Orji, who handed over to Okezie Ikpeazu. No single individual can claim we achieved nothing. If we did nothing, where would our people be today?”
He stressed that the group’s objective was clear, declaring that political change must occur in Abia State in 2027.
Kalu also noted that the platform cuts across party lines and remains open to allies regardless of political affiliation.
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