News Investigators/ Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has endorsed Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia North), describing him as the best performing lawmaker since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.
The group stated this in a communiqué issued on Wednesday in Abakaliki, signed by its President-General, Goodluck Ibem and Publicity Secretary, Okey Nwaoru, a copy was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
It said that the former Abia governor had become the strongest political asset of the APC in the South-East, crediting him with delivering most projects across five local government areas of Abia North since his election to the Senate in 2019.
COSEYL listed Mr Kalu’s achievements to include road rehabilitation; electrification, water supply, youth empowerment, scholarships and healthcare interventions, adding that his style of representation had raised the standard of governance in the constituency.
“Mr Kalu is a transformative leader whose passion for service and accessibility to the people has set a new benchmark in Abia North,” the group said.
The group described Mr Kalu as the “face of the APC in Abia State” stressing that he had strengthened the party’s grassroots base and positioned it for victory in the 2027 general elections.
“It is no surprise that under his leadership, we can confidently predict overwhelming support for the APC in the coming elections,” COSEYL added.
According to the youth leaders, the synergy between Kalu and President Bola Tinubu is vital to sustaining national unity and inclusive development.
“The partnership between our senator and President Tinubu is a strong pillar for peace, progress and equitable development in Nigeria,” the statement noted.
They dismissed criticisms against the senator as “politically motivated attacks”, insisting that he remained committed to public service and to advancing the ideals of the APC.
“COSEYL affirms that 2027 is a done deal. The people of Abia North are mobilised to ensure Kalu’s re-election and to secure a resounding victory for the APC,” the statement said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Kalu, a two-term governor of Abia and former Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, is regarded as one of the most influential APC leaders in the South-East.
NAN
