Former Abia <\/a>State governor and senator representing Abia <\/a>North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that he will oppose the re-election of Abia <\/a>State Governor, Alex <\/a>Otti, in the 2027 governorship poll.<\/p>\n Kalu insisted that party loyalty must come before personal friendship.<\/p>\n He made the remarks in an interview on Channels Television\u2019s Sunrise Daily.<\/p>\n The senator stressed that he maintains a strong relationship with Otti, noting that political differences should not destroy personal ties.<\/p>\n According to him, he remains committed to the All Progressives Congress, APC, while Otti is a member of the Labour Party.<\/p>\n \u201cI always believe if he wants to be his party, be your party and vote for your party. I\u2019m a member of APC. I will work for APC. He should work for Labour Party. We should not lose friendship,\u201d Kalu said, adding that his priority is to maintain peace and political stability in Abia <\/a>State.<\/p>\n Despite pledging to give the governor room to work, Kalu was firm about his stance ahead of the 2027 election.<\/p>\n \u201cI will oppose it because my party will be fielding a candidate. That\u2019s it. It is about the interest of the party,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n