Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has advised All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to prioritise grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections instead of accompanying President Bola Tinubu to campaign rallies across the country.

Mr Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, said party leaders should remain in their respective political constituencies to engage voters, strengthen party structures and build support at the ward and local government levels.

The senator, who coordinates parliamentary mobilisation for the South-east, made the recommendation in a statement titled, "The APC Presidential Campaign Council and the Need for a Leaner Campaign Train," Vanguard newspaper reported on Monday.

He argued ...