A media aide to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Chikodiri Eze, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective October 9, 2026, amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Eze, a prominent member of the BKF Media Monitoring team, which receives direct instructions from the Deputy Speaker, formally submitted his resignation from the APC in Uzuakoli Ward, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State.
In a resignation letter dated October 9, 2026, and addressed to the APC Chairman in Uzuakoli Ward through the ward secretary, Eze announced his decision to leave the party with immediate effect.
He explained that his decision was personal and intended to enable him to preserve his peace of mind and focus on his personal goals.
“This decision is personal and is intended to enable me to preserve my peace of mind and focus on my personal goals,” he wrote.
Following his resignation, Eze declared support for Dr. Chima Anyaso, the Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in Anyaso’s aspiration to represent the constituency.
He maintained that the 2027 election presented an opportunity for Dr. Chima Anyaso to represent the people of Bende Federal Constituency.
Responding to Eze’s decision, Dr. Chima Anyaso appreciated him for taking what he described as ‘a decisive step’ and welcomed his support.
Anyaso also expressed confidence in the Labour Party’s capacity to offer a different approach to representation in Bende Federal Constituency, stating that the party would perform better than the APC in the constituency.
Also speaking, Apostle Arnold Eric Royal welcomed Eze to the camp of Dr. Chima Anyaso, expressing pleasure at his decision to identify with the Labour Party candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.
