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Editorial Desk As Bende approaches the 2027 election, the critical question is not simply who should represent the constituency, but what kind of representation does Bende need? The answer is straightforward: representation that is accessible, development-driven and capable of attracting opportunities from the federal government. That is the proposition behind the candidacy of Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, the NDC candidate for Bende Federal Constituency. Bende needs a representative who will make youth empowerment more than an election slogan. The emphasis should be on skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and opportunities in ICT, agriculture and vocational trades, while deliberately pursuing relevant federal programmes…

NKPA, ABIA — The inaugural meeting of the five-man coordinators drawn from the 11 communities of Nkpa Clan has been held in Nkpa, with the group declaring its readiness to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event held at Amaokpu Nkpa in Nkpaukwu Autonomous Community. The meeting focused on the Peter Obi presidential project, Uko Nkole’s Abia North Senatorial candidacy, and the Ikukuoma political movement, all under the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The coordinators discussed strategies for taking the NDC message directly to the grassroots, stressing the importance of unity, effective communication and…