Aondoakaa is Benue PDP consensus governorship candidate
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State for next year’s election.
His emergence followed a consensus agreement in which all 10 co-aspirants withdrew their nominations and endorsed his candidacy, a rare display of unity ahead of the polls, party leaders said.
The process was the outcome of consultations and strategic deliberations by party leaders and key stakeholders, including former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom; Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro; and the state PDP chairman, Ezekiel Adaji.
The decision was subsequently ratified by the aspirants, who acknowledged the process’s credibility and pledged their support for Aondoakaa.
Notable aspirants, including Prof. Dennis Ityavyar and Dominic Ucha, congratulated him and assured him of their backing in the 2027 governorship election.
Other aspirants who endorsed the consensus candidate include Rev. Tor Uja, Dr Tersoo Loko, Prof. Sebastine Hon, SAN, Dr Oyije Ogbenjua, Naval Commander Ode Ojowu (rtd), Dr Tor Tiv Ato, Dr Simon Ater, and Chief Bemgba Iortyom.
Ortom and Moro commended the aspirants for their maturity and loyalty, describing the consensus as a significant step towards repositioning the party for victory in the state.
In his acceptance remarks, Aondoakaa pledged to unite party structures into a formidable force ahead of the election.
He also expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and assured supporters of his commitment to providing responsive leadership if elected governor.
