Former Abia State Governor and Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has pledged unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, promising to campaign “day and night” across his senatorial district and the entire Southeast region ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday night, Kalu expressed strong confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure victory in Abia and other parts of the Southeast during the next presidential election.

“My confidence shows you because in Abia, for the first time, President Tinubu is going to win the state in 2027,” he said.

The former governor dismissed claims that he was misleading the president about his chances in the region, insisting that his optimism is based on grassroots engagement and political realities.

“What gives me the confidence is my interaction with the people. What we had in 2023 was immaterial. I’m looking at the future,” Kalu added.

He admitted that he didn’t fully commit to Tinubu’s campaign during the last election but vowed to change that in 2027.

“In 2023, I didn’t put in all my best, but in 2027, I will live there for five months, campaigning day and night. It will deliver Abia for Tinubu and APC. I don’t need anything from the president to deceive him,” he stated.

Kalu’s renewed political commitment comes amid growing efforts within the APC to strengthen its base in the Southeast — a region traditionally dominated by opposition parties.