Former Abia State governors, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Chief Theodore Orji, on Friday met in Umuahia to strategise on reclaiming political control of the state ahead of future elections, with particular focus on challenging Governor Alex Otti’s second-term ambition.

Speaking after the meeting, Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, said the gathering was aimed at reuniting political actors who held positions in the state between 2009 and 2023, in order to forge a common political front.

According to him, the move is part of efforts to revive what he described as an “old political order” in Abia, bringing together experienced stakeholders who previously played key roles in the state’s governance.

Kalu further proposed the expansion of the group to include all former political office holders in Abia State who served within the same period, noting that broad-based inclusion would strengthen the bloc ahead of upcoming political contests.

The meeting is seen as an early signal of renewed political realignments in the state as preparations begin for future electoral battles.