The women of the Methodist Diocese of Item have committed the political aspiration of the Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Anyaso, into the hands of God, praying for divine guidance, favour and victory as he seeks to represent the constituency at the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
The prayers were offered during the Diocesan Women Conference held on Friday 11th September 2026, at the Methodist Church, Akanu Item, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State.
The women prayed that God would remain with Dr. Chima Anyaso, grant him the desires of his heart and guide his aspiration concerning the development and representation of the people of Bende Federal Constituency.
Leading the prayers, the Bishop of Item Diocese, Methodist Church Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Dr. Ikechukwu Emezi Nkulo, assured Dr. Chima Anyaso that the Lord would fight for him, in line with the theme of the conference.
The Bishop described the Methodist Church as a focused institution committed to serving humanity, stressing that it is a caring church.
“Methodist is a very focused church in serving humanity. This is a caring church,” the Bishop said, while further drawing attention to the assurance contained in the theme of the conference: “The Lord has assured us that He will fight for us.”
Dr. Chima Anyaso, who attended the conference following an invitation from the women leadership, expressed appreciation to the Bishop and the entire women of the Item Diocese for their prayers, hospitality and continued support.
“I came to honour the invitation for the conference that I was invited to by the women leadership led by Dame Uzoma Nkulo,” he said.
According to him, his visit was also an opportunity to meet the women, appreciate them and seek their continued prayers and support for his aspiration.
“We said we should come and meet you people to appreciate you all and the Methodist Church for your prayers and continued support,” Dr. Chima Anyaso stated.
He assured the women that, if given the opportunity to represent Bende Federal Constituency, he would remain committed to the people and would not disappoint them.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of the Campaign Council, the Director General of the Chima Anyaso Campaign Organization, Pastor Okechukwu Dike, appreciated the Bishop, the women leadership and the entire women of the Item Diocese for receiving the campaign team.
Pastor Dike expressed gratitude for the prayers and goodwill extended to Dr. Chima Anyaso, assuring the gathering that the Labour Party candidate would remain accountable to the people and would not disappoint them if elected in 2027.
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Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr
Director, Media and Publicity, Chima Anyaso Campaign Organization .
