Constituents across the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State have passed a vote of confidence on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, while endorsing his bid for a third term in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced during a declaration event held in Bende on Thursday, where representatives from the 13 wards of the constituency, political stakeholders, community leaders, youths and grassroots supporters gathered to reaffirm their support for the Deputy Speaker.
The constituents commended Kalu for what they described as effective representation, inclusive leadership and quality service delivery since he assumed office in 2019.
They noted that the Deputy Speaker’s legislative contributions, empowerment programmes, infrastructural projects and welfare initiatives had distinguished him as a worthy representative of Bende Federal Constituency at the national level.
According to the stakeholders, Kalu has continued to demonstrate accessibility, commitment and capacity through interventions in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, road infrastructure and economic support programmes across the constituency.
Speaking on behalf of Item Ward C, Mr Orji Udeagha said the people of the area remained solidly behind the Deputy Speaker and were prepared to support him in all his political aspirations.
“I came to pass the message of the people of Ward C Item concerning our leader, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, that he has done absolutely well. They are among those that endorsed him to contest for governor, but today they came to inform him they are with him anywhere,” he said.
Udeagha further declared that the people of Item Ward C had resolved to deliver all their votes to Kalu in future elections, stressing that the constituency appreciated his leadership style and developmental strides.
Also speaking on behalf of stakeholders from Uzuakoli, Chief Ikenna Ariwodo said Kalu’s emergence as Deputy Speaker had brought honour, visibility and strategic opportunities to the people of Bende Federal Constituency.
Ariwodo assured the lawmaker of total support for his political future, adding that his re-election would ensure continuity in effective representation and sustained development across the constituency.
The constituents expressed optimism that Kalu would deliver greater democratic dividends and further strengthen the voice of Bende Federal Constituency in the National Assembly if re-elected in 2027.
Kalu thanked the constituents for the confidence reposed in him and highlighted several legislative achievements recorded under his tenure, including sponsorship of key bills already signed into law and execution of constituency projects across the wards in Bende.
The Deputy Speaker also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to national development through ongoing reforms.
“I’m returning to the National Assembly so I can finish the good work I started. If you allow me to return to the House, you will see even more development in Bende. I will do more for our people.” He said
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