2027: Why I’m supporting Atiku against Tinubu – Kalu

President of ECK Foundation, Dr. Emeka Kalu, has said he is supporting former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambition because he believes the latter can pull the country out of the present economic and security situation.

Kalu said in a statement on Thursday that Atiku’s experience makes him the candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He said that Atiku’s vision is an asset for revitalising Nigeria’s economy and that his tenure as Vice President showed his ability to drive economic prosperity, trade investments, and job creation. Also, he expressed that Atiku had the political ability to foster relationships across Nigeria’s diverse regions, stressing that this made him an ideal candidate to unify the country.

According to him, Atiku’s national appeal could bring people together, transcend ethnic and political divides. “An Atiku presidency will lead to significant advancements in investment, infrastructure, security and will ultimately revitalise Nigeria’s crumbling economy. Also, Atiku as a detribalised Nigerian who can bring people together. It is regrettable that ethnic tensions have plagued Nigeria’s political landscape for a long time,” he said.

Kalu emphasised the importance of unity among opposition parties, warning that any coalition without a unified purpose would be ineffective. He further urged Nigerians to rally behind Atiku’s candidacy, citing the need for selfless, capable, and trusted leadership to restore Nigeria’s economic stability as some of his belief in the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).