By Saeed Tijjani
The former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed his profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing him to coordinate the activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Kalu, in a statement personally signed on Monday and obtained by 9japarrot, described the President’s directive as a significant show of confidence in his leadership, promising to reposition the party as a formidable force ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Senate Committee Chairman on Privatization noted that as the most senior leader of the party in the state, he is prepared to carry all stakeholders along to ensure the party’s success at both the state and federal levels.
He said, “I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence reposed in me and the marching order to coordinate activities in Abia State in respect of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.
“As the most senior Governor in the state, I am committed to working closely with all stakeholders, in line with the President’s directive, to ensure that the APC in Abia produces candidates who are widely acceptable and united in purpose.” He added.
The lawmaker emphasized that his primary objective is to build a united front that would secure a landslide victory for President Tinubu’s re-election while advancing the developmental interests of the people of Abia State.
“Our goal is to ensure the party is well-positioned to secure victory in the state for the President’s re-election, while advancing the best interests of Abia State and Nigeria at large,” Kalu added.