NO VACANCY IN 2027: Bende Declares Total Support For Gov. Otti's Second Term Bid
Afnews Editor
Jun 21, 2025
Bende leaders and citizens have declared there's "no vacancy" in Abia's Government House, endorsing Governor Alex Otti's 2027 re-election. Read full story.
[caption id="attachment_191168" align="alignnone" width="720"] Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, the Abia State Liaison Officer to the National Assembly[/caption]
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.... Iheanyi Frank Chinasa Leads Powerful Endorsement, Says Bende Will Deliver Even Bigger Mandate for Otti in 2027
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In a strong political statement that has reverberated across Abia State, the people of Bende Local Government Area have publicly declared their unwavering support for Governor Alex Chioma Otti's re-election in 2027.
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Leading this powerful endorsement is Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, the Abia State Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, who during the grand civic reception and formal inauguration of the Abia Arise Structure in Bende, declared that "there is no vacancy in the Government House come 2027."
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Hon. Chinasa, speaking before a jubilant crowd at Uzuakoli, said Governor Otti's visionary and transformational leadership has brought hope, dignity, and progress to the people of Bende, hence the resolve to deliver an even greater mandate in the next election cycle.
"Otti's Projects Speak Louder Than Promises" - Chinasa
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According to Chinasa, Governor Otti's unprecedented infrastructural revolution and people-centered governance have won the hearts of Bende indigenes. He highlighted several projects that have turned the tide of development in the area:
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The complete reconstruction of the Uzuakoli-Akara-Ohafia Road, linking long-abandoned communities to economic hubs.
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Revamp of rural healthcare through the rehabilitation and equipping of Primary Health Centres including the state-of-the-art Ngwu Uzuakoli PHC.
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Market modernization initiatives that are reviving local commerce and supporting grassroots livelihoods.
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"These are not just projects; they are the fulfillment of decades of abandoned dreams," Chinasa said. "We are seeing the New Abia right here in Bende, and that's why 2027 is not a debate. It is a done deal."
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"Bende Is Not for Sale, We Stand with Otti" - Traditional Leaders, Youths, Women Declare
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The endorsement event saw massive turnout from traditional rulers, youth leaders, women groups, artisans, and political stakeholders across the 13 wards of Bende. Their message was unanimous: Governor Alex Otti has earned their loyalty with performance and transparency.
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"Our roads are motorable, our hospitals are working, our schools are being restored. This is the kind of leadership we prayed for," said one of the traditional rulers who spoke at the event.
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Chinasa also used the opportunity to signal that Bende will reclaim its rightful political representation in 2027, aligning fully with the progressive ideals of the Otti-led administration.
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"The Mandate Was Stolen in 2023, We Will Recover It" - Chinasa Vows
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Hon. Chinasa noted that Bende's legislative mandate, lost in the 2023 elections, will be recovered and returned to those who believe in true service and development.
"We are not just supporting Otti. We are reclaiming our seat at the table. Bende will no longer be a political pawn; we are now drivers of our destiny," he stated.
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As 2027 draws closer, the loudest chant from Bende is unmistakable - "No Vacancy. The Seat Is Occupied. The Work Must Continue."
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