The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Saturday urged people of the South-East to rally behind President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, saying division could weaken the region’s voice in national politics. He made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress held in Enugu.
Kalu said the South-East must act as one bloc in future elections if it wants to secure stronger federal presence and better political outcomes. He warned that scattered votes would reduce the region’s ability to negotiate and push its interests at the centre.
He advised political leaders and voters in the zone to support candidates and platforms that can deliver political benefits, adding that President Tinubu had shown resolve in taking tough decisions aimed at stabilising the country. According to him, votes should be treated as political capital that must be invested wisely to achieve results.
The deputy speaker noted that building long-term alliances with other regions, especially the South-West, would help the South-East gain trust and relevance in national decision-making. He said backing Tinubu in 2027 would strengthen cooperation and place the region in a better position within the federal structure.
Kalu also warned against politicians who promote narrow or emotional arguments that could isolate the South-East. He said unity among southern regions was necessary to maintain influence and avoid political setbacks in the coming years.
He commended APC governors in the region for working to grow the party and urged party leaders to intensify membership drives across the South-East. He explained that higher membership numbers would increase delegate strength, access to party positions, and bargaining power at the national level.
The deputy speaker further called on party officials to welcome new members, saying growth depends on inclusion. He added that party mobilisation should go hand in hand with voter registration to ensure supporters are ready to participate fully in elections.
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