Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027, insisting that the incumbent president has no serious competition.

Kalu made the declaration on Monday during an appearance where he defended the Tinubu administration’s economic policies and expressed confidence in the electoral strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to the senator, the APC enjoys a strong political structure and substantial grassroots support across the country, which he believes will give the party an advantage in the 2027 presidential election.

“President Tinubu will win. President Tinubu has no competition,” Kalu declared.

He argued that the political strength of the ruling party extended beyond the president’s personal popularity, adding that what Nigerians see on social media does not necessarily reflect the level of support the APC enjoys across the country.

Kalu also disclosed that APC lawmakers and other political stakeholders were already working in their respective constituencies to strengthen the party’s electoral support ahead of the next general election.

Defending Tinubu’s economic reforms, the former governor maintained that the administration was making efforts to rebuild the Nigerian economy, although he acknowledged that the process had brought hardship to citizens.

He argued that economic reforms often come with temporary difficulties, urging Nigerians to consider their long-term objectives rather than focusing exclusively on the immediate challenges.

Kalu further appealed for national unity, drawing comparisons with the eight-year administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari and urging Nigerians to allow Tinubu to complete his constitutionally permitted tenure.

His comments come amid continuing political activities and realignments among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election.

However, Kalu’s declaration represents his political assessment of the coming contest, with the eventual outcome to be determined by Nigerian voters through the electoral process.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has predicted President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the APC leader has no serious competition.