Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) Candidate for the House of Representatives in Bende Federal Constituency in the just concluded National Assembly elections Pastor John Ukeh has congratulated the APC’s Rep. Benjamin Kalu member representing Bende Federal Constituency who has been just been re-elected. The ADC Candidate who had earlier stepped down for the Rep. Kalu few days to the election saying that he should be a consensus candidate paid a congratulatory visit to the lawmaker at his country home in Agbamuzu Bende on Monday, February 27th, 2023. While congratulating the Representative, Pastor John said: “I congratulate you on this well…

The Deputy Governorship Candidate for the Young Progressive Party, Dr. Chima Anyaso has congratulated winner of the just concluded House of Representatives election in Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. Dr. Anyaso described the victory as well deserved for the Representative who has done well in his first tenure at the House of Representatives. He added that his re-election was a collection decision by the people of Bende Federal Constituency in appreciation for his outstanding performance. The just re-elected member of the House, Rep. Kalu who received the Deputy Governorship Candidate at his Agbamuzu home in Bende LGA, Abia State…

The people of Bende Federal Constituency have taken to the streets of various communities in jubilation over the victory of the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu who was declared winner of the Bende Federal Constituency today, February 26th, 2023. The lawmakers who floored his opponents at the poll with over 10,000 votes joined the constituents in the victory match as he described it as a moment of joy and happiness for the people of Bende. He added that the election was a tough one by forces within and…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Candidate for the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has won the National Assembly election for Bende Federal Constituency to guarantee his re-election to The incumbent representative flawlessly defeated his opponents at the Polls including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) candidates. The returning officer, Adindu Chidinma announced the results as follows: APC – 10,020 LP – 6818 PDP – 3930 ADC – 90 APGA – 301 APN – 184 APP – 72 NNPP – 60 SDP – 17 YPP – 105 Number of Accredited Voters – 22,308 In a statement by…

The House of Reps Candidate for All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined other well-meaning Nigerians and constituents to cast his votes at his polling unit, Bende Central School, Bende LGA, Abia State. The sitting member while casting his vote expressed satisfaction at the turnout of voters in the polling unit, he further commended the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) for a peaceful and organized voting process at his polling unit. He said; “For a polling unit in a rural area with such a number of people, this is a good sign that as a Nation we…

A few hours before the 2023 general elections, the Action People Party candidate for House of Reps in Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Kwubiri Samuel Okorie has announced his decision to step down for the APC Flagbearer, Rep. Benjamin Kalu in support of his reelection to the Green Chambers. Hon. Kwubiri stated that his decision is a necessary one as the representative has proven beyond all reasonable doubt to be capable of the job. He stressed that in three years Rep. Kalu has done what no previous Representative has done in Bende Fed. Constituency and should be reelected to continue the…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for House of Representatives, Bende Federal Constituency, Pastor John Ukeh has declared his decision to step down for the reelection of APC Flagbearer, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, pledging his full support to him. The ADC candidate while making this announcement stated that Rep. Kalu through his excellent performance and outstanding record at the House of Reps deserves to go unopposed stressing that anyone contesting against him is an enemy to Bende Federal Constituency as he deserves to be a consensus candidate. Speaking to a Drum Africa Correspondent, Pastor. Ukeh described the Representative as a performer…

Bende stood still on Sunday, February 19th, 2023 as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and House of Reps Spokesperson, Rep. benjamin Kalu rounded up his ward-to-ward campaign tour across wards in Bende Federal Constituency. HRM Eze Patrick Udeh while receiving the lawmaker at his palace applauded him for his strides in the Green Chambers saying that he has indeed made Bende proud. He prayed for blessings and protection in preparation for the big day which he expressed confidence would end in victory. Rep. Kalu visited other villages of Bende town, including Okporoenyi, Etitiulo, Okpuotong, and Umuorie where constituents gracefully…

Igbere was agog with joy and excitement on Friday, February 17, 2023, as they gave the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Reps, Rep. Benjamin Kalu a hero’s welcome on his arrival to the community in furtherance of his campaign ward tour. The APC Flag bearer commenced his ward-to-ward campaign tour to all wards across the Federal Constituency weeks ago touching all nooks and crannies of Bende. Rep. Kalu was formally received by the community by the Traditional Rulers in Igbere led by the Chairman, Traditional Rulers in Bende Local Government, HRM. Eze Uwakwe Ukaegbu…

The people of Ugwueke/Ezeukwu ward have reemphasized the the victory of Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu remains non-negotiable as far as the ward is concerned. Rep. Kalu who was in Ugwueke/Ezeukwu Ward in continuation of his Campaign rally to all the wards of Bende Federal Constituency was received by the Traditional rulers of Ugwueke/Ezeukwu including the oldest man of the Community, who acknowledged the good works of Rep. Benjamin Kalu while praying for his victory come February 25th, 2023. The Campaign trail continued to other villages in the ward where the members of the community enthusiastically trooped…