BENDE — Traditional rulers in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, have endorsed the 2027 bid of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to return to the parliament for another term .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the endorsement was made during Kalu’s courtesy call in the course of his “Meet Your Constituents” tour to the traditional rulers on Wednesday in Igbere . His Royal Majesty Eze Joseph Ukaoha Anyanta, speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, applauded Kalu for his outstanding legislative service .
CDA News Nigeria reports that the traditional rulers commended the Deputy Speaker for his quality representation, recalling that no one before him since the return of democracy in 1999 had matched his service in terms of legislative and infrastructure records . “Yours is an outstanding legislative service, the best since 1999. Yours is different and we are seeing it all over the place. We are giving you our support so that you can do your work in peace,” Eze Anyanta stated .
The traditional rulers also gave their royal blessings to the Deputy Speaker, pledging unflinching support for his legislative deliveries . “Anyone who wishes you evil will not succeed. We pray to God to give you the grace to achieve your lofty dreams for Bende. Whatever we can do to make this a reality, we will do it,” the traditional ruler added .
The endorsement comes as the Deputy Speaker continues consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the support of his constituency leaders solidifying his position as a formidable candidate for re-election .
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