2027: Tinubu’s future is bright in Osun

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects in Osun State are “very bright” ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Mr Kalu said the President would enjoy strong support from stakeholders across the political spectrum, including members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State.

He made the statement in a release issued by his media office on Sunday, following President Tinubu’s congratulatory message to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election.

Mr Kalu congratulated Governor Adeleke on his victory while commiserating with the APC leadership, stakeholders, and the party’s governorship candidate over the election’s outcome.

“I join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as the Governor of Osun State. I also sympathise with the APC leadership, our party’s governorship candidate and all our supporters over the outcome of the election,” he said.

The former Abia governor also expressed appreciation to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and the former Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, for his special contributions to the state’s development.

According to Mr Kalu, the outcome of the Osun governorship election reflects democracy at work and should be respected by all stakeholders.

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“What happened in Osun is democracy in play. Elections are about the choice of the people, and as a party, we should be able to come back stronger,” he said.

Mr Kalu maintained that the election’s outcome should not be interpreted as a setback for President Tinubu, stressing that the President’s political prospects in Osun remain very strong ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

He called on political leaders and supporters to remain committed to the democratic process and to continue working for Nigeria’s progress and unity.