2027: Chima Anyaso Engages Voters Across 214 Polling Units in Bende, Receives Assurances of Support
The Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Anyaso, on Saturday engaged with voters across the 214 polling units in the 13 wards of Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, as part of efforts to listen directly to residents and communicate his message of hope ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The engagement brought together five voters from each of the 214 polling units, providing an opportunity for participants to express their views and discuss their expectations for the constituency.
During the interactions, representatives from several wards expressed their readiness to support Dr. Chima Anyaso’s ambition in the forthcoming election.
In Alayi Ward, Chief Titus Okoronkwo said the ward was prepared, united and committed to supporting the candidate.
Similarly, Mr. Uchechi Kalu, speaking for Bende Ward, said residents of Bende Town were ready to support Dr. Chima Anyaso in 2027.
In Ugwueke/Ezeukwu Ward, Chief Ogwo Ogbonnaya expressed confidence in the Labour Party’s prospects, saying the ward was determined to deliver strong electoral support.
For Item A Ward, Sir Chinedu Ogbonnaya criticised what he described as an attempt by the APC to determine the location of a university for the community without adequately addressing the people’s expectations. He maintained that the community would not be persuaded by political negotiations that failed to reflect its interests.
In Item B Ward, Amb. Prince Orji Ogba declared that the ward was prepared to support Dr. Chima Anyaso, while Hon. Okechukwu Wisdom, speaking for Item C Ward, also expressed confidence in the candidate’s prospects.
At Ozuitem, Mr. Ikechukwu Egbuta said the community had an opportunity to support one of its own for the House of Representatives and urged residents to rally behind Dr. Chima Anyaso.
Barr. Chigozie, representing Uzuakoli, also expressed support for the Labour Party candidate.
In Umuhu Ezechi, Pastor Jude Okorie commended Dr. Chima Anyaso for his intervention following the recent police action involving their son, Hon. Emenike Okorie. He said the incident had influenced conversations about the political situation in the community.
At Umuimenyi Ward, Sir Smart Ikwunze said the ward was prepared to work towards securing support for the Labour Party across its polling units.
Hon. Ezeikpe James, speaking for Igbere Ward B, declared the community’s support for the candidate, while Mr. Okorie Ukonu, representing Igbere Ward A, urged residents to support Dr. Chima Anyaso, describing him as a son of the community whom they hoped would represent their interests effectively.
The campaign’s Director of Youth Mobilisation Mazi Ugochukwu Nwankwo also called for political change, arguing that no individual should occupy a political position indefinitely. He said he believed Bende was ready for a new direction under Dr. Chima Anyaso and urged the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to listen to public concerns.
Chief Emeka Kalu, popularly known as ECK, said the Labour Party was prepared to compete vigorously in the constituency, including in campaign mobilisation and political outreach.
The Deputy Mayor, Hon. Ngozi Anya, expressed confidence in the participation of women across Bende, saying they were prepared to support Dr. Chima Anyaso at the polls.
The Mayor of Bende Local Government Area on his Part said Bende is for Labour Party and assured that every Ward in Bende willl mobilize massive support for Dr Chima Anyaso.
Also speaking, the Labour Party candidate for Bende South State Constituency, Hon. Chinedum Okorie, expressed optimism that Labour Party candidates would receive substantial electoral support across the area.
Dr Anyaso appreciated them for the assurance and promised that he would offer quality representation to the people of Bende come 2027.
Signed:
Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr
Director, Media and Publicity
Chima Anyaso Campaign Organization