On Sunday, the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa.
The details or purpose of the meeting was not disclosed. On his social media, he posted , “Tonight, I paid a private visit to His Excellency President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his residence.”
President Tinubu and Senator Kalu have maintained a close bond since they both serves as governors in 1999.
On Channels Television’s Politics Today, in an interview, Senator kalu disclosed his interest for the 2027 presidential election if President Tinubu does not contest for second tenure.
In the month of October, he said, “Let me tell you, first and foremost, I’m qualified to be a President, and I’m competent. We have already a candidate in our political party unless he is not running. If the party gives me the opportunity to fly their flag, it’s a privilege, it’s not something that will I like?
“It’s an opportunity given by the party. It’s not about me. My interest in 2027 is to come back, be a lawmaker, sit in the Senate and work in the Senate.”