The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has confidently forecasted that Bola Tinubu will secure between 70 to 80 percent of the votes from the South-East region in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday in Ntalakwu, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Kalu described this anticipated electoral support as a gesture of gratitude from the Igbo people for Tinubu’s commitment to the development of their region.
According to a statement released by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the Deputy Speaker emphasized that Tinubu’s recognition and fulfillment of promises to the Igbo community have been unprecedented compared to previous administrations. He highlighted that for over five decades, successive Nigerian governments had failed to honor commitments made to the Igbo people following the civil war, but Tinubu has taken decisive steps to address these longstanding issues.
Kalu pointed to the establishment and funding of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as a landmark achievement under Tinubu’s administration. “No other President has remembered the promise made to the Igbo people after the war like President Bola Tinubu,” Kalu stated. “He chose the South East Development Commission which no other President accepted to sign. He answered our problem to enable us to develop the rural communities in Igboland.”
The Deputy Speaker further noted that the SEDC bill was not only signed into law but also adequately funded, despite skepticism from critics who doubted the government’s commitment. He praised Tinubu’s dedication to the socio-economic advancement of the South-East and expressed confidence that the Igbo people will reciprocate this goodwill at the polls.
Kalu concluded by urging unity and peace among Nigerians, emphasizing that electoral support should be grounded in appreciation for genuine developmental efforts. “He loves Ndi Igbo and we Igbos remember those who love us,” he remarked.
This statement signals a significant political endorsement from a key South-East leader and suggests that Tinubu’s administration is making inroads in a region historically perceived as politically distant from the ruling party. The 2027 election will be a critical test of this evolving political dynamic.
