Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Labour Party candidate for the Owerri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has intensified her grassroots political engagement with a tour of communities and party chapters across the constituency.
The campaign tour, which took place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, saw the former First Lady of Ondo State reconnect with her maternal roots while engaging party faithful and residents in different communities.
The visit began at Agbagwa’s Compound, Amaorie, Obibiezena, her maternal family roots, before proceeding to the Amaorie and Ogbeke Labour Party Chapters.
She also visited Amaeze Chapter, Nkwochachukwu Family Compound, identified as her grandmother’s ancestral home, and rounded off the tour at Emeke Chapter.
At each stop, Anyanwu-Akeredolu interacted with party members and community stakeholders, listened to their concerns and sought to strengthen relationships with the grassroots.
She described the reception, prayers, solidarity and assurances of support from the people as encouraging, noting that meaningful political leadership must be rooted in genuine relationships with the people.
According to her, effective representation goes beyond seeking political office, stressing the importance of trust, inclusion and a proper understanding of the needs and aspirations of the electorate.
She said the engagements had further strengthened her resolve to build a movement driven by the people and responsive to their expectations.
Reaffirming her commitment to grassroots mobilisation, the Labour Party candidate declared that the Ada Owere movement was gaining momentum, with its focus extending from family and ancestral connections to broader community engagement.
“From my roots to the grassroots, the Ada Owere movement is growing,” she said.
