Anyanwu believed that she could make more of an impact in politics than in journalism .
Anyanwu ran for office and was elected Senator for the Imo East ( Owerri ) constituency in 2007 .
Believing that she could make more of an impact in politics than in journalism , Anyanwu ran for office and was elected Senator for the Imo East ( Owerri ) constituency in 2007 .