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A prominent aspirant in the Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race, Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu, has formally announced his withdrawal from the contest for the party’s gubernatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, ABN TV reports.

In a letter dated May 20, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman of the APC through the Abia State Chairman of the party, Mascot Kalu said his decision followed extensive consultations with family members, friends, and critical stakeholders across the state.

The former gubernatorial aspirant explained that although the decision was difficult, it became necessary in the interest of fairness, equity, and the unity of the party in Abia State.

According to him, one of the major reasons for stepping down was the emergence of his brother, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the APC senatorial candidate, noting that his withdrawal would provide other aspirants the opportunity to contest for the governorship position.

Mascot Kalu further argued that Abia Central Senatorial District should be allowed to complete what he described as “its eight years of power rotation,” stressing that the principle of equity should be respected in the state’s political arrangement.

Despite withdrawing from the race, he reaffirmed his loyalty and commitment to the APC, urging his supporters and loyalists to continue supporting the party and participating actively in its future engagements.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/mascot-uzor-kalu-withdraws-from-abia-apc-governorship-race/

Kalu is apparently the most popular surname in Abia State.

Anyone who wants to contest guber election in that state now just wants to waste money and time.

Mascot? What is the origin of this name, i keep hearing it

SmartPolician:
Kalu is apparently the most popular surname in Abia State.

Anyone who wants to contest guber election in that state now just wants to waste money and time.

Most popular useless name.

They know they wouldn't win in a free and fair election in Abia state...

The people are for Otti, I don't know why these men with Failure stats are even trying their best to try contest again...

Are we really dvmb as Humans

The fear of Otti is the beginning of wisdom.

What would now happen to his mother's prayer?Yeye

Alex otti has no opposition in abia state

Let that sink in

Also Yoruba can rest and stop writing articles from oluwole to fall the man

Men are wise

Everyone withdraw for appointment

Flawless victory ✌️ for Governor Otti. Congrats in advance. Soon the winning factor in Nigeria would be based on your good works. Same with our future electoral system. Soon to be the most efficient , secure and reliant . This will follow after Tinubu is ousted. Quote me anywhere

Reality finally settling in, after months of bragging.

Delusion is indeed FREE. 😂😂😂😂

SmartPolician:
Kalu is apparently the most popular surname in Abia State.

Anyone who wants to contest guber election in that state now just wants to waste money and time.

Kalu is a common name in Abia state. My name is Kalu too.

hosemujica:
Most popular useless name.

Kalu is not a useless name. Almost every family has a Kalu in Abia state

Beautifulday:
Kalu is not a useless name. Almost every family has a Kalu in Abia state

Exactly. interesting times, we all need to Read this before it becomes too late: https://www.nairaland.com/8664919/decoded-deciphered-generation-supreme-spirit

Say it the way it is Mr. Mascot
You withdrew because you know no one can unseat Gov. Otti considering the way his running of the state thus far.
The past governors of Abia including your brother underdeveloped Abia and left it in a very bad situation.
However, that’s a good move.

Beautifulday:
Kalu is a common name in Abia state. My name is Kalu too.

What does the name Kalu mean

Beautifulday:
Kalu is not a useless name. Almost every family has a Kalu in Abia state

Said who..Kalu is only for umuahia people..here in Ngwaland we don't answer such names in Abia.

Beautifulday:
Kalu is not a useless name. Almost every family has a Kalu in Abia state

Can you bet on this, make we waka go check am? Almost qualifier you used here implies 90% - 99% households have a member bearing the name.

Secondly the mascot guy wouldn't have even won against uche oga.

Him eyes don clear him know him no go fit win Alex otti so need to waste money and time after all the noise wey him and Benjamin kalu make after all a bird at hand is worth nothing in the Bush

A good name is better than anythng else.see that madam that foiled the rigging almost perpetrated by pdp, her children belong to the state. Their happiness and sadness, of any, belong to the state

geechy:
Can you bet on this, make we waka go check am? Almost qualifier you used here implies 90% - 99% households have a member bearing the name.

Secondly the mascot guy wouldn't have even won against uche oga.

Kalu is a common name in Abia state. Almost every household has a Kalu.

Are you from Abia state?

Nword22:
Said who..Kalu is only for umuahia people..here in Ngwaland we don't answer such names in Abia.

Maybe! Umuahia, Ohafia, Arochukwu that side

Beautifulday:
Maybe! Umuahia, Ohafia, Arochukwu that side

Yes they are the kalus. They love that name so much.

Nword22:
Yes they are the kalus. They love that name so much.

It's not love. It's a root name.

Beautifulday:
Kalu is a common name in Abia state. Almost every household has a Kalu.

Are you from Abia state?

You're still making an error.
I nor dey like Cho Cho Cho. Can you bet on this comment of almost every household in Abia bearing the name? That is like saying 90% household bears kalu.

Ottis family have no kalu, okezie ikpeazu have no kalu, a whole lot household have no kalu, emenike has no kalu. So what is this erroneous generalisation you are making? Bet on it! Shall we?

Nword22:
Yes they are the kalus. They love that name so much.

There's Obingwa, ugwunagbo, isuikwuato, umunneochi, isuochi, ukwa-east, ukwa-east etc. But you mentioned 3 places as the whole of Abia bearing the name.

Bet on it, shall we?

Na real mascot like Teletubbies lol 😆

geechy:
You're still making an error.
I nor dey like Cho Cho Cho. Can you bet on this comment of almost every household in Abia bearing the name? That is like saying 90% household bears kalu.

Ottis family have no kalu, okezie ikpeazu have no kalu, a whole lot household have no kalu, emenike has no kalu. So what is this erroneous generalisation you are making? Bet on it! Shall we?

Are you a member of their household to know they don't have a Kalu?

Someone said Ngwa people don't bear the name. That the name is mostly for people from Umuahia.

Do you know that Kanu Nwakwo name is actually Kalu and not Kanu?

Amicable24:
Why does the name Kalu mean

It's a deity. God of thunder and lightning.

Mascot kwa. I get children birthday on Saturday sha. We need you Mr Mascot. lol

Beautifulday:
Are you a member of their household to know they don't have a Kalu?

Someone said Ngwa people don't bear the name. That the name is mostly for people from Umuahia.

Do you know that Kanu Nwakwo name is actually Kalu and not Kanu?

The one corner part of Abia you're standing on is where you're generalising from. Same question you've asked me I'm asking you also, so you've been to all households in Abia to make this conclusion?
Kanu you mentioned, he is from the *area known* to bear it. Not in the places I mentioned.