The Bende Youths’ Consultative Forum, the apex socio-political youth body in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, has unanimously adopted Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (Ofuji) as its consensus candidate for the 2027 Bende Federal Constituency election.
In a strong show of solidarity, the youths also pledged to purchase the Labour Party (LP) Expression of Interest Form for Dr. Anyaso, describing his candidacy as a collective project of Bende youths.
The decision was reached during an extraordinary meeting between ward coordinators of the forum and Dr. Anyaso at the Ofuji Resource Center in Igbere.
Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the Forum, Hon. Chief Emenike Okorie (Omenma), described Dr. Anyaso as “one of us,” noting that his emergence as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives is a mission the youths are determined to accomplish.
He explained that the decision to purchase the form was not because Dr. Anyaso lacked the financial capacity to do so himself, but rather a symbolic expression of ownership, loyalty, and commitment by Bende youths to his political aspiration.
Okorie further noted that Dr. Anyaso’s numerous grassroots empowerment initiatives have positively impacted young people across the constituency, stressing that the youths were ready to reciprocate the gesture through strong political support.
Responding, Dr. Anyaso expressed deep appreciation for the show of solidarity, describing the gesture as a clear demonstration of brotherhood and genuine commitment by the youths.
He assured them that he would justify the confidence reposed in him if elected, promising to expand opportunities for young people through federal government programmes, particularly in education, skills acquisition, and employment generation.
In a vote of thanks, the Coordinator of Igbere Ward B, Hon. Chukwuma Orji, commended members of the forum for their unity, loyalty, and unwavering support for the Anyaso project.
Dignitaries present at the meeting included the Director-General of the Chima Anyaso Foundation, Ezeogo Emeka Onuoha; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Hon. Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo; Abia North Zonal Coordinator of Abia Arise, Chief Chidiebere Asonye; the thirteen Ward Coordinators of the Bende Youths’ Consultative Forum; and other stakeholders from across Bende Federal Constituency.
