Away from the usual campaign noise, a small but significant political meeting in Umuahia is already stirring conversations about Abia State’s future.
Two former governors, both seasoned power brokers, are clearly not done shaping the state’s political direction as 2027 gradually comes into view.
Former Governors Reunite to Map Out a Comeback Strategy
Former Abia State governors, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Theodore Orji, recently sat down to chart a path toward reclaiming political control from the current governor, Alex Otti.
The closed-door meeting brought together familiar faces who played active roles in running Abia State between 2009 and 2023, with a shared goal of presenting a united political front ahead of the next general election.
Kalu Explains the Purpose Behind the Meeting
Speaking during the gathering on Friday, Kalu explained that the idea was to reconnect political actors who had governed the state over a long stretch of time and align them toward a common objective.
According to him, the meeting was not just about reminiscing but about consolidating experience and influence for the battles ahead.
He also suggested that the group should not be limited to those present, proposing a broader coalition that includes all former political office holders who served Abia State within that same 14-year period.
Defending Their Political Legacy in Abia State
Kalu made it clear that the group, popularly referred to as “The Team,” should not be written off or portrayed as irrelevant.
He argued that the administrations they ran laid the foundation for much of Abia’s development and deserve recognition rather than dismissal.
Using a vivid analogy, he described leadership as a relay race, explaining that power was passed from him to Theodore Orji, then to Okezie Ikpeazu.
In his view, no single administration has the right to erase the efforts of those who came before.
A Blunt Message About 2027
Perhaps the most striking moment of the meeting came when Kalu openly stated the group’s ultimate aim.
He stressed that the gathering was not about private secrets or behind-the-scenes drama but about ensuring a change of leadership in the next election cycle.
His message was simple and direct: the current political order must give way in 2027.
A Bipartisan Platform With Open Doors
Kalu also emphasized that the emerging political platform is not restricted to one party.
He described it as a bipartisan effort, welcoming cooperation from political allies regardless of party affiliation, as long as they share the same vision for Abia State’s future.
Call to Expand the Group Gains Full Support
The meeting reached its high point when Chinedum Orji, a former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, formally moved a motion to widen the group’s membership.
His proposal sought to include all former political office holders, including past National Assembly members, who served between 2009 and 2023.
The motion was put to a vote and received unanimous approval, signaling strong internal agreement and a clear intention to grow the coalition.
What’s Next?
With alliances being rebuilt, old structures reactivated, and a clear 2027 target already on the table, attention now shifts to how this expanded group plans to mobilize, sell its message to voters, and challenge the current administration.
The political chessboard in Abia State is quietly being rearranged—and the next moves may come sooner than expected.
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