By John Ogunsemore
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has announced plans to organise a 5 million-man grand endorsement rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Abia North senator, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ahead of the 2027 general election.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the coalition’s President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Okey Nwaoru.
The apex sociopolitical youth group in the South East geopolitical zone said the decision was taken after a meeting of its leadership.
“The rally is scheduled to take place in Abia State, and we will mobilise 5 million citizens from across the South East geopolitical zone.
“Our group is committed to ensuring a well-organised event that will serve as a platform to highlight the outstanding leadership of President Bola Tinubu and Senator Orji Kalu.
“We aim to mobilise the masses, showcasing the positive transformations led by Senator Kalu in Abia North constituency and reinforcing the president’s vision for our nation’s continued progress,” the coalition said in the statement sent to Daily Sun.
The coalition noted that the event is crucial in building momentum for the 2027 campaigns and ensuring that the South East remains a strong pillar of support for the president and Senator Kalu come 2027 general elections.
According to the coalition, the people of South East are very pleased with the exceptional leadership and transformational contributions of Senator Kalu, which have significantly impacted the entire geopolitical zone, and will contribute immensely to securing a 90 percent electoral victory for President Tinubu in 2027.
“Senator Orji Kalu has proven to be a beacon of progress, consistently working toward the betterment of our region through building and renovations of schools, massive road construction, huge investment in agriculture for food sufficiency, youth empowerment programmes and other democracy dividends too numerous to mention.
“Their unwavering commitment to the people has led to notable improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other areas, fostering a sense of unity, trust, and development that has resonated deeply with constituents.
“Given this track record of success, it is clear that the Senator Kalu’s efforts have laid a strong foundation for ensuring that our geopolitical zone will overwhelmingly support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election come 2027.
“Their transformational performance has created a groundswell of support, positioning us to achieve a remarkable 90 percent electoral victory in favor of the President.
“We are confident that with Senator Orji Kalu leading the way, the future is bright for both our region and the nation as a whole.
“Together, we are poised for success in the upcoming election, and we look forward to the continued progress under President Tinubu’s leadership,” the statement further reads.