Bende LGA Archives

Oct

29

2026

2027: Why Bende Should Consider Pascal Karibe Ojigwe

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Opinion, Politics

The 2027 House of Representatives election presents Bende Federal Constituency with an opportunity to assess its political leadership and determine the priorities its next representative should pursue. Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday is making a case for Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, arguing that his candidacy offers an opportunity to place peace, economic empowerment and effective representation at the centre of the constituency’s development agenda. An indigene of Item, Ojigwe has adopted “Peace That Produces Prosperity” as his political philosophy. His campaign message focuses on youth and women empowerment, improved representation at…

Oct

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Congratulates Ben Kalu On Transformer Distribution, 40,000 Solar Panels, Alayi-Item Power Restoration

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Benjamin Kalu, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the distribution of 26 electricity transformers and 40,000 solar panels across Bende Federal Constituency, describing the intervention as a practical response to the electricity needs of the people. Okoh said the commencement of the second phase of the Light Up Bende project, alongside plans to restore the Alayi-Item power grid, demonstrated Kalu’s commitment to addressing challenges that directly affect households, businesses and community life. Under the Renewed Hope Light Project, the 26 transformers and…

Oct

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Youth Empowerment Blueprint: Creating Opportunities For Bende’s Future Under Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, NDC, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

By Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday Bende Federal Constituency is not just any constituency. It is the ancestral home of Abia State. Home of warriors, traders, intellectuals and great men and women. From the famous Bende hills, to the markets of Uzuakoli, to the rice fields of Igbere, to the business clusters of Item, Alayi, Ozuitem, Umuhu Ezechi, Nkpa, and Ugwueke - Bende has everything. Except one thing: We have not had a VOICE in Abuja that understands that our greatest asset - our YOUTHS - is bleeding. Today in Bende, over 60% of our population are youths under 35. Energetic,…

Oct

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Leadership Is Result, Not Sentiment”: Bourdex Tells Bende Traditional Rulers Why Abia North Must Replace OUK With LP In 2027

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Labour Party, Opinion, Politics

BENDE — The political battle for the Abia North Senatorial seat in 2027 reached a dramatic turning point on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, stormed Bende Local Government Area, holding a historic, closed-door consultation with the entire Bende Council of Traditional Rulers. In a bold, direct, and unsparing political address, the telecom pioneer and industrialist declared that the incumbent Senator representing Abia North, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has reached the end of his political usefulness to the zone and must step aside for a fresh, results-driven representative…

Oct

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Karibe Ojigwe Unveils Quality Representation Agenda For Ndi Bende

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

By Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday NDC Bende Federal Constituency candidate, Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, has asked Ndi Bende to look beyond political party colours and personalities in the 2027 election, saying the real issue should be what elected representatives can bring back home to the people. Ojigwe, whose name is on the final INEC list for the 2027 election, made the position known while outlining what he described as his agenda for Bende Federal Constituency. He said the question voters should ask is simple: “After we vote in 2027, what will come home to us?” According to him, Bende has…