{
  "id": 12943521,
  "title": "No politician’s ambition worth your life, LP rep candidate tells youths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/no-politicians-ambition-worth-your-life-lp-rep-candidate-tells-youths-12943521",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T20:16:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/no-politicians-ambition-worth-your-life-lp-rep-candidate-tells-youths/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has cautioned Nigerian youths against electoral violence in the 2027 general elections. The Igbere-born entrepreneur made this warning during a social contract signing event at Uzuakoli on Wednesday. Anyaso urged the people of Bende not to succumb to intimidation or malpractice that could undermine their freedom.\n\nAddressing stakeholder groups, including traditional rulers, pro-groups, youths, and civil society, Anyaso emphasized that \"No election is worth your life. No politician’s ambition is worth destroying your future.\" He also presented his manifesto to stakeholders and residents of Bende Federal Constituency.\n\nThe pact signed contained the candidate's blueprint for the people if elected, focusing on quality roads, hospitals, schools, and adequate funding for skills acquisition and opportunities for youths and women. Anyaso vowed to serve only two terms if elected, respecting the political understanding between the Umunna and Ikwuisii blocs in the constituency. He stressed the importance of demanding transparency, accountability, and measurable results from elected leaders.\n\nAnyaso also encouraged the people not to be intimidated or discouraged ahead of the 2027 election, assuring them that the power to decide the outcome lies with them. He praised the state governor, Alex Otti, and other party leaders for their support and encouraged young people not to allow themselves to be recruited as destructive elements during the election.",
  "summary": "Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has warned Nigerian youths against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-politicians-ambition-worth-your-life-lp-rep-candidate-tells-youths/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "No politician’s ambition worth your life, LP rep candidate tells youths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/no-politicians-ambition-worth-your-life-lp-rep-candidate-tells-youths",
        "published": "2026-10-08T20:00:10.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}