Leaders drawn from political, governmental, and community structures across Bende Federal Constituency have thrown their weight behind the aspiration of Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso for the House of Representatives, urging him to formally contest the seat ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The endorsement emerged during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held in Igbere, where government appointees, political leaders, traditional stakeholders, and representatives from all thirteen wards of the constituency unanimously expressed confidence in Dr. Anyaso’s leadership capacity and development-driven vision.
Presenting the aspirant to the gathering, Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, explained that the call for Dr. Anyaso to run was motivated by his established track record of service and the trust he has earned among the people.
According to him, Bende requires credible and competent representation anchored on vision, accessibility, and measurable development outcomes. He noted that the widespread support for Dr. Anyaso reflects a collective conviction across the constituency regarding his ability to deliver effective representation at the national level.
Speaking on behalf of the Ikwuesii Bloc, chief Emeka Kalu, Mrs. Ezinne Onyeabor, Dr. Pascal Kalu, and Dr. Kenneth Chikezie described Dr. Anyaso as dependable, experienced, and worthy of the people’s mandate.
Similarly, stakeholders from the Umunna Bloc, including Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Thomas, and Mr. Peter Ekekwe, commended his longstanding contributions to community development and pledged grassroots mobilization in support of his candidacy.
Also addressing the gathering, the member representing Bende North State Constituency, Hon. Nnamdi Ibekwe, appealed for continued support for his re-election bid while endorsing Dr. Anyaso’s ambition for the Federal House of Representatives.
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State on Political Affairs, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma, appreciated the people of Bende for their sustained support for Governor Dr. Alex Otti, emphasizing that unity among political stakeholders remains essential for sustained progress and stability within the constituency.
In his response, Dr. Chima Anyaso expressed deep appreciation for the overwhelming endorsement and confidence reposed in him. He highlighted the importance of equity and rotational representation, noting that the Umunna Bloc should now produce the next representative, having previously supported Ikwuesii’s opportunity.
He assured stakeholders that, if elected, he would provide purposeful, people-centered representation and uphold the trust placed in him by the people of Bende.
The event witnessed the presence of several high-profile dignitaries, including the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche; the Federal Commissioner representing Abia State at the Federal Character Commission, High Chief Victor Ikeji; the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor, Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma; the Mayor of Bende LGA, Deacon Bassey Uwabunkonye, alongside his deputy, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi; Dr. David Ogba Onuoha; Chief Emeka Charles Kalu; and numerous party leaders and stakeholders.
The gathering concluded with renewed calls for unity, equity, and collective political action ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
