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The Digest:

Former Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that incumbent Alex Otti will not secure a second term, calling him “a one-term governor” who should “return to banking.” Kalu vowed to campaign across the state to reclaim power in 2027

Key Points:
  • Kalu made the remarks at a recent gathering of supporters.
  • He stated Otti “can never win a free and fair election.”
  • Kalu vowed to campaign “from door to door” ahead of 2027.
  • He defended his brother, Mascot Kalu’s right to contest again.
  • The senator described himself as “a good senator on the right track.”
  • Public reactions were sharply divided, with many criticizing Kalu.
  • The clash highlights deepening political tension in Abia State.
When a former governor declares the incumbent’s tenure limited, it is less a prediction and more a battlefield pronouncement.

Sources: Public Address, Social Media Video, Audience Reactions