Three-Time PDP Reps Member Loses 4th Term Bid

The House of Representatives member representing Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State, Hon Nnenna Ukeje, has lost her fourth term bid to remain in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.

Ukeje, who is the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, lost at the Reps primary election conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the constituency.

She lost to Chief Chima Anyanso, who polled 82 votes against the latter who scored 70 votes.

The result was announced by returning officer for the party Hon. Sam Ejekwu.

Reacting after the result was announced, Ukeje said: “The election is transparent, peaceful and fair. I am so happy for the way it played out. Democracy is supposed to emanate from the people and that has just happened.

“I have served my people for 12 years and they have seen a fine young man in Chima and feel otherwise. I, therefore, congratulate Chima for this victory and enjoin him to continue from where I stopped. I am a proud member of PDP and will not jettison my party. Democracy has played out.”