Anyaso Courts 214 Polling Units, Gets Support Pledges Across Bende

The Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Dr. Chima Anyaso, has engaged with voters across the 214 polling units in the 13 wards of Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots support and present his vision for the constituency.

The engagement, held on Saturday, brought together five voters from each polling unit, providing a platform for residents to express their expectations, raise concerns and discuss the future of Bende ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election.

During the meeting, representatives from various wards expressed confidence in Anyaso’s candidacy and pledged to mobilise support for the Labour Party ahead of the polls.

Speaking for Alayi Ward, Chief Titus Okoronkwo described the ward as united and prepared to support Anyaso’s ambition, while Mr. Uchechi Kalu, representing Bende Ward, said residents of Bende Town were ready to rally behind the candidate in 2027.

Similarly, Chief Ogwo Ogbonnaya, speaking for Ugwueke/Ezeukwu Ward, expressed confidence in the Labour Party’s prospects, declaring the ward’s determination to deliver substantial electoral support.

In Item A Ward, Sir Chinedu Ogbonnaya criticised what he described as an attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to determine the location of a university for the community without adequately considering the people’s expectations. He maintained that political negotiations must reflect the interests and aspirations of the community.

Amb. Prince Orji Ogba, representing Item B Ward, also pledged support for Anyaso, while Hon. Okechukwu Wisdom, speaking for Item C Ward, expressed optimism about the candidate’s chances in the forthcoming election.

At Ozuitem, Mr. Ikechukwu Egbuta urged residents to seize the opportunity to support one of their own for the House of Representatives, calling on the community to rally behind Anyaso. Barr. Chigozie, representing Uzuakoli, similarly expressed support for the Labour Party candidate.

In Umuhu Ezechi, Pastor Jude Okorie commended Anyaso for his intervention following the recent police action involving their son, Hon. Emenike Okorie. He said the development had become part of political discussions within the community.

Sir Smart Ikwunze, representing Umuimenyi Ward, said the ward was prepared to work towards securing support for the Labour Party across its polling units.

In the Igbere axis, Hon. Ezeikpe James, speaking for Igbere Ward B, declared the community’s support for Anyaso, while Mr. Okorie Ukonu, representing Igbere Ward A, urged residents to back the candidate, describing him as a son of the community whose representation they expected to advance their interests.

The campaign’s Director of Youth Mobilisation, Mazi Ugochukwu Nwankwo, called for political change in Bende, arguing that no individual should remain in political office indefinitely. He expressed confidence that the constituency was ready for a new direction under Anyaso and urged the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to pay attention to public concerns.

Chief Emeka Kalu, popularly known as ECK, said the Labour Party was prepared to intensify its grassroots mobilisation and political outreach to secure victory in the constituency.

The Deputy Mayor of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Ngozi Anya, expressed confidence in the participation of women in the electoral process, saying women across the area were prepared to support Anyaso at the polls.

Also speaking, the Mayor of Bende Local Government Area declared his support for the Labour Party, expressing confidence that all 13 wards would mobilise substantial backing for Anyaso ahead of the election.

The Labour Party candidate for Bende South State Constituency, Hon. Chinedum Okorie, also expressed optimism that Labour Party candidates would receive considerable support across the area in the 2027 general elections.

In his response, Anyaso thanked the participants for their expressions of support and confidence in his candidacy.

He pledged to provide quality representation to the people of Bende if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027, assuring them that their concerns and aspirations would remain central to his legislative agenda.