Hon. Linda Somiari Stewart, DSSRS, has paid a royal visit to His Royal Highness King Acheseinimie Micah Frank Bolo Luka VIII at his palace in Bolo, as part of her consultations ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election.
The visit was meant to formally present her to the monarch, the youths, and the women of Bolo as the APC candidate for the Okrika/Ogu-Bolo Federal Constituency, and to seek the support and blessing of the traditional institution and the people.
The king and his chiefs received the delegation warmly. Chief Hon. Amangi Sunday, leader of the Rainbow Coalition in Okrika LGA, spoke on its behalf and presented her to the monarch. He highlighted the quality of representation Okrika State Constituency has enjoyed under her and said she hopes to extend that record of service to the federal level.
In response, the king welcomed the delegation and said he has known her for many years. He expressed confidence in her and noted that the people of Bolo and Ogoloma share a rich heritage and are regarded as close relatives. He also acknowledged her performance as a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly and gave his royal blessing to her aspiration.
The report says the visit underscored the importance of traditional institutions, community ties, and grassroots engagement on the road to the 2027 elections.
Those present included Chief Vincent Nemieboka, Esq., DSSRS, JP, Executive Chairman of Ogu-Bolo LGA; Dr Mrs Eunice Alabo, Vice Chairman of Ogu-Bolo; Chief Amangi Sunday Owoi Opioru; Chief Tamuno Akaluogbo, JP; Chief Dere Biemgbo; Chief Philemon Kingoli; and other leaders and stakeholders.
