As part of its Ward-to-Ward Campaign across the 13 wards of Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, the Campaign Council of the Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Anyaso, on Friday visited Bende Ward, where it outlined its message on representation and political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Campaign Council, led by its Director-General, Pastor Dike Okechukwu, addressed residents and stakeholders of Bende Town, calling for support for the Labour Party candidates across the various elective positions from the Governorship of Dr Alex Otti to the House of Assembly.
Speaking during the visit, Pastor Dike Okechukwu recalled his role in the 2015 political process that led to the emergence of a ‘Bende son’ in the House of Representatives in 2019, noting that the principle of political rotation should be respected.
“In 2015, I was among those that took the son of ‘Bende Town’ to all the communities in Bende to say that it was the turn of Ikwuisii, and that ambition materialised in 2019. Now, I am telling Ndi Ikwuisii that 2027 is the turn of Umunna,” he said.
He further stated that the Labour Party had presented Dr. Chima Anyaso as its candidate to represent Bende Federal Constituency, describing him as a vibrant young man that will speak ebulliently for the people if elected.
He urged the electorates of Bende Ward to vote for Labour Party so that after 8years the power will return back to Ikwuisii.
Also speaking, the Labour Party candidate for Bende South State Constituency, Hon. Chinedum Edwin Okorie, addressed the people of Bende Town on the party’s participation in the forthcoming elections, urging them to Vote for Dr Chima Anyaso, our Governor, the Senatorial Candidate and himself for the prosperity of Bende.
The Abia North Zonal Coordinator of the Labour Party, Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, also spoke at the event, while encouraging party members and residents to participate actively in the electoral process.
“Therefore Ndi Bende, I want to challenge you today to convince ten other people to vote for Labour Party from top to bottom” he stated
In her vote of thanks, the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Sandra Anya, spoke on the issue of third-term representation and assured attendees of the campaign’s commitment to protecting voters’ rights.
She declared that Bende people will not allow anyone to go for 3rd term, while assuring them that their votes will be protected.
“Don’t be afraid , nothing will happen to your vote, we will protect it, just vote for Labour Party all the way” she concluded.
Signed: Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr
Director, Media & Publicty, Chima Anyaso Campaign Organization.
