House Spokesman wins Bende Federal Constituency

By Christiana Ekpa

APC Candidate for House of Reps, Hon. Benjamin

Okezie Kalu has won the polls for Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State to guarantee his return to the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.

The incumbent representative flawlessly defeated his opponents at the Polls including the PDP and 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

The no of Accredited Voters was - 22,308

Speaking on his victory the House Spokesperson said his people has proven to him that they appreciate his hard work towards developing the Constituency.

He said “Bende people have proven to people of gratitude and they have come out again in one voice and one accord to decide that I return to the House.

A confirmation of the kind of leadership they yearn for. I have represented the people well in our first tenure and I will do more this time.

“This is a moment of happiness, this victory is sweet because it came with a lot of hard work and confrontation between those outside and some forces within the party. But in all of this God has seen the sincerity of our hearts to serve the people of Bende with transparency, honesty, in the spirit of accountability and his name has been glorified

“I thank everyone who played one role or the other in making this come to pass; my team of staff, campaign council, my party APC, my fathers in politics, friends and well-wishers. May God grant you all the desires of your hearts

“To my dear Bende Constituents, this promises to be another tenure of hard work, dedication and people centered representation.

“I commend INEC for a peaceful and well organized process in Bende Federal Constituency”, he said.