Obi:If Any Igbo Person Wants to Support Another Igbo Person Who Is Running,That Is His Business—Kalu

In an interview on Arise TV on Monday, November 9, 2026, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that his political position would not prevent other Igbo people from supporting different presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general election.

Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the statement while discussing his political allegiance and the possibility of an Igbo presidential candidate challenging Tinubu in the forthcoming election.

Speaking during the interview, Kalu stated, “If any Igbo person wants to support another Igbo person who is running, that is his business.” He made the statement while explaining his position on the presidential contest and the freedom of individuals to make their own political choices.

The senator maintained that his support for Tinubu was a personal political decision, stressing that other members of the Igbo community were free to align themselves with candidates of their choice.

Kalu further explained that his membership of the APC and his support for the president did not diminish his identity as an Igbo man or his commitment to the South-East.

The former governor also emphasized that political disagreements should not affect personal relationships, noting that he had maintained connections with individuals across different political parties and ethnic groups.

He argued that Nigerians should be allowed to exercise their political preferences without being subjected to ethnic pressure or criticism.

He concluded that while he remains committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other Igbo people have the right to support any presidential candidate they believe will best serve their interests ahead of the 2027 election.

Click on the link to watch the video from 37:40 – 37:47

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