{
  "id": 12829994,
  "title": "2027: LP candidate warns Abia youths against electoral violence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/2027-lp-candidate-warns-abia-youths-against-electoral-violence-12829994",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:08:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-lp-candidate-warns-abia-youths-against-electoral-violence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has cautioned Nigerian youths against engaging in electoral violence during the 2027 general elections and warned against attempts to manipulate the electoral process. Speaking in Uzuakoli on Wednesday, Anyaso signed a social contract with the people of Bende Local Government Area and presented his manifesto to stakeholders and residents of the constituency. He emphasized that no election is worth a life and a politician's ambition should not destroy the future of the youth. Addressing young people, Anyaso urged them not to be used to perpetrate violence during the elections and to scrutinize the records and credentials of candidates seeking elective positions. He criticized inadequate representation and poor infrastructure in Bende despite the resources accruing to the constituency, promising to attract quality roads, hospitals, schools, and fund skills acquisition for youths and women. Anyaso also pledged to serve a maximum of two terms if elected and urged his supporters not to be intimidated ahead of the election. He commended the state governor, Alex Otti, Labour Party leaders, and residents of Bende for their support and again emphasized the importance of rejecting empty promises and demanding transparency, accountability, and measurable results from elected representatives.",
  "summary": "Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has warned youths in Abia to shun electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lp-candidate-warns-abia-youths-against-electoral-violence/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: LP candidate warns Abia youths against electoral violence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/2027-lp-candidate-warns-abia-youths-against-electoral-violence",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:02:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}