Anambra to Bende in Abia is not all that far, so to speak.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/deputy-speaker-mobilises-southeast-govs-monarchs-clerics-for-peace-initiative/

Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State, and was also paired with Hon. Abass in the Party’s slate, emerged as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives unopposed.

Source: https://flashpointnews.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/nass-akpabio-abass-emerge-as-senate-president-house-speaker-pres-tinubu-congratulates-duo/

Ikoku added that the event, being organised by PISE-P, in conjunction with the people of Bende Local Government Area, Kalu’s constituents, is slated to hold at the Sports Arena in the council’s headquarters.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/tinubu-akpabio-to-attend-pise-p-unveiling-dep-speakers-grand-reception-in-abia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-akpabio-to-attend-pise-p-unveiling-dep-speakers-grand-reception-in-abia

“The suspension is as a result of thorough investigations and recommendations of the disciplinary committee set up by Igbere Ward A, Bende LGA and the leadership of the party.”

Source: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1521830-breaking-tension-ensues-apc-suspends-orji-kalu-reason/