2027 Abia Guber: Mascot Uzor Kalu Withdraws from APC Race, Cites Equity and Fairness
“Political calculations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State took a dramatic turn on Thursday as frontline APC aspirant, Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu, officially withdrew from the race, citing fairness, equity, and political balance within the party. The unexpected decision is already generating reactions across Abia political circles, especially following the emergence of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the party’s senatorial candidate.”
“Why did Mascot Uzor Kalu withdraw from the Abia APC governorship race?
Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu withdrew from the 2027 Abia APC governorship primary to allow fairness and equity within the party. He stated that since his brother, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, had secured the APC senatorial ticket, it was necessary to give other aspirants the opportunity to contest for governor while allowing Abia Central complete its eight-year power rotation.”
Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary ahead of the 2027 election in Abia State.
The frontline governorship aspirant announced his decision in a statement personally signed and released on Thursday.
In the statement titled, “Voluntary Withdrawal from Abia APC Governorship Race,” Kalu said his decision followed extensive consultations with family members, political associates, friends, and other critical stakeholders.
According to him, the withdrawal was influenced by considerations of fairness, equity, and political inclusiveness within the APC in Abia State.
“This is to formally announce to my supporters, party members, and the general public that, after wide consultations with family members, friends, and stakeholders, I have voluntarily withdrawn my aspiration to contest for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State,” he stated.
Kalu explained that one of the major reasons behind his decision was the emergence of his brother, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the APC senatorial candidate.
“Considering that my brother, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (MON), has already clinched the senatorial ticket of the party, I believe this decision will allow other aspirants the opportunity to exercise their right to contest for the office of Governor,” he added.
The former aspirant further noted that consultations with stakeholders showed the need to sustain the zoning arrangement in the state by allowing Abia Central Senatorial District complete its eight-year tenure in the governorship rotation.
“After wide and due consultations with stakeholders, we concluded that, in the interest of fairness and equity, Abia Central should be allowed to complete its eight years of power rotation, which it has already commenced,” the statement read.
Kalu also expressed gratitude to members of his family, campaign organisation, and loyal supporters for standing by him throughout his political journey.
He specifically appreciated his wife, children, mother, brothers — Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu — as well as members of his campaign team, including Reverend Chuks Alozie, Samuel Nwachukwu, and Ifeanyi Adijeh.
Political observers believe the development may significantly reshape the dynamics of the APC governorship contest in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
