2027: Benue PDP insists Aondoakaa eligible for gov’ship race
rejects disqualification claims By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state has dismissed claims that its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), is constitutionally disqualified from contesting the poll, describing the allegations as false, misleading and politically motivated.
Once the 14-day period expires, every court in Nigeria is stripped of jurisdiction to entertain such claims,” Antyo stated, noting that Aondoakaa emerged as the PDP governorship candidate following the party’s primary election held on May 24, 2026.
The party, in a statement issued on Saturday by its State Publicity Secretary, Bright Antyo, said the reports being circulated by political opponents had no legal or constitutional basis and were aimed at undermining the growing support for Aondoakaa across the state.
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