By CHARLES IWUOHA

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has won the Labour Party (LP) ticket to contest for Owerri Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general polls.

Speaking after receiving the party’s Certificate of Return as its flagbearer, Anyanwu-Akeredolu, expressed appreciation to the LP leadership for the confidence reposed in her.

She described her emergence as a significant milestone and a renewed call to service, noting that it comes with responsibility to contribute meaningfully to grassroots development.

Anyanwu-Akeredolu explained that her candidacy presents an opportunity to deepen engagement with constituents and advance practical solutions to the developmental challenges affecting communities across Owerri Federal Constituency.

She emphasized that political leadership must remain service-driven and focused on delivering measurable impact, saying that her priority would be to listen closely to constituents and translate their concerns into legislative action.

The former First Lady also addressed her earlier withdrawal from the Imo East senatorial race, explaining that the decision followed extensive consultations within the party and among stakeholders.

According to her, the move was taken to strengthen unity within the Labour Party and improve its chances ahead of the 2027 elections.

The LP flagbearer for Owerri Federal Constituency election noted that internal cohesion remains critical to the party’s progress, adding that collaboration among members is essential for electoral success and effective representation.

She added that leadership requires sacrifice and a commitment to collective goals, maintaining that her current political direction reflects a strategic choice aimed at better serving her constituency through focused legislative engagement.

Anyanwu-Akeredolu clarified that her decision to contest for the House of Representatives does not diminish her political vision but rather aligns it more closely with the needs of her constituency.

She also used the occasion to outline her agenda, which include youth empowerment, job creation and expansion of digital skills training, among others.

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