Forget Age, Focus On Ability!” – Kalu Sends Strong Message Over 2027 Presidency

Published October 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that he can become Nigeria’s president at any age, stressing that leadership is about competence, not age.

Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Kalu said what matters in governance is the capacity to deliver results, not the number of years one has lived.

He cited former U.S. President Donald Trump as an example of a leader who attained high office later in life.

“I’m 65 years old now. U.S. President Donald Trump is 79. If I’m healthy and God grants me life, I could still be president of Nigeria,” Kalu said.
“The question is not about age but competence — what is in my brain that I can use to deliver. It’s not about when or where, but how ready I am.”

Meanwhile, Kalu recently addressed allegations regarding the ownership of his multimillion-dollar mansion in Potomac, Maryland, USA.

A viral video showing the senator giving a property tour sparked claims that he purchased the residence with public funds during his tenure as Abia State governor. The man in the video also mentioned that Kalu owns additional properties in Texas, North Carolina, and the United Kingdom.

Responding in a video message on September 10, Kalu dismissed the allegations as false, clarifying that the Potomac mansion was bought before he became governor.