The Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that he has come under pressure to declare his intention for the 2023 presidential position.

The former governor of Abia state said the pressure erupted following declarations made by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi.

The duo had individually met with President Muhammadu Buhari to formally inform him of their interest in the presidential race.

Responding to those pressurizing him, Senator Kalu noted that he will visit the president and make his intention known if the All Progressives Congress (APC), zones the party candidacy to the south east.

Kalu who is a Chieftain of the APC, wrote;

Fellow Nigerians 🇳🇬

I have been inundated with pressured requests to also declare my intention to run for the Presidency of our dear country and visit Mr. President following visits by my other brothers to Mr. President yesterday.

I have taken off time to inform ourselves through the media that as a party man who believes in the supremacy of our  party. I shall as soon as the party zones the Presidency and the southern Nigeria is zoned to produce the Presidential candidate of our party, my train which is already steaming shall take off with a visit to Aso Rock Villa and brief Mr. President of our collective decision. May God bless you all 🙏

HE Dist. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu,

National Assembly Abuja.