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2027: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa emerges PDP consensus governorship candidate in Benue
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus governorship candidate in Benue for the 2027 elections.
Aondoakaa secured the ticket in Makurdi following a consensus process in which 10 other aspirants stepped down and unanimously endorsed his candidacy.
Sources within the party revealed that the consensus process followed weeks of consultations involving extensive deliberations among party leaders and key stakeholders.
Prominent figures who facilitated the process included the immediate past governor of the state, Mr Samuel Ortom, and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro.
Others are the PDP State Chairman, Mr Ezekiel Adaji; members of the State Executive Committee; and the PDP State Assembly caucus as well as influential blocs such as the G-14 and G-9.
The decision was formally ratified by all aspirants, each of whom affirmed the credibility of the process and pledged support for Aondoakaa.
Although a former Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar said he had reservations over zoning; he, however, accepted the outcome of the process, saying it was in the interest of party unity.
For his part, Mr Dominic Ucha, a two-term member of the Benue House of Assembly, congratulated Aondoakaa and pledged full support towards securing victory in 2027.
Other aspirants also endorsed the candidate and committed to working for the party’s success.
Ortom commended the aspirants for their maturity, loyalty, and sacrifice and described the outcome as a major step towards repositioning the PDP for victory.
He urged the stakeholders to sustain unity and prioritise the collective interest of the state, stressing the need to reclaim power from the incumbent administration in 2027.
Ortom also advised Aondoakaa to promote inclusivity by integrating fellow aspirants into his campaign structure.
For his part, Moro described the consensus as a difficult but necessary decision, emphasising the urgency of providing purposeful leadership for the state.
He called on party faithful and the people of Benue to rally behind the PDP’s mission to “rescue” the state.
In his acceptance speech, Aondoakaa pledged to immediately begin reconciliation within the party, promising to unite its structures ahead of the elections.
He expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and assured supporters of his commitment to responsive leadership if elected governor in 2027.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other aspirants include Rev. Tor Uja, Mr Tersoo Loko, and Prof. Sebastine Hon, SAN.
Others are Mr Oyije Ogbenjua, retired Naval Commander Ode Ojowu, Mr Tor-Tiv Ato, Mr Simon Ater, and Mr Bemgba Iortyom. (NAN)
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Former Vice President and current presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the flag bearer and presidential candidate of the party.
The collation of results was announced at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, late Wednesday.
Tunde Ogbeha, the returning officer of the ADC presidential primary election, announced Abubakar as the winner of the poll.
Abubakar polled 1,846,370 votes, defeating former Managing Director of the defunct FSB International Bank, Mohammed Hayatudeen, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
Amaechi polled 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes.
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Fred Agbedi, a member of the House of Representatives, has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election.
Agbedi disclosed this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday.
He said: “Former President Goodluck Jonathan is running for election with the Peoples Democratic Party, whichever way you want to put it.
“The PDAPC is promoting certain professors and INEC officials as observers for their election. However, the PDAPC is not recognised by law, and it seems that INEC is intentionally keeping them involved.
“You recall the decisions made by the Appeal Court and Supreme Court. The party has contacted INEC and sent reminders stating that the PDAPC is not recognised based on the court’s ruling, yet INEC is still holding onto them.”
This comes after an Abuja Federal High Court allowed Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election.
Last week, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-led faction of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki gave Jonathan a waiver to run for the presidency.
However, Johnmary Jideobi filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to stop Jonathan from emerging as a candidate for any political party in the 2027 presidential election.
On Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that Jonathan is eligible to participate in the election as a candidate.
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The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced that its primary elections will commence on May 28, 2026, as the party moves to align with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The NDC acknowledged that it had to drop its planned electronic voting system for the primaries due to time constraints.
The founder and National Leader of the NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Wednesday.
Dickson noted that the decision followed “many hours of discussions involving the National Chairman, presidential candidate Peter Obi, members of the National Working Committee, and the Selection Committee.”
The statement read: “After a briefing at the joint meeting of the Selection Committee and the Screening Committee, and considering the time limitations, we decided that everyone who purchased Expression of Interest Forms would participate in the primaries in their respective constituencies.”
The party clarified that only successful candidates would later proceed to the secretariat to complete documentation, pay nomination fees, and fulfill other necessary requirements.
The party also announced that teams made up of senior officials had been deployed to various states to supervise the primaries, with support from local leaders and stakeholders.
“Our party supports women and young people, and we encourage the teams to focus on candidates who have the capacity to win elections,” the statement said.
The NDC warned against violence during the primaries, stating that sanctions would be imposed on any candidate or supporter involved in intimidation or disruptive conduct.
“We urge peaceful primary elections and emphasize that we have zero tolerance for any form of violence.
“The party will act firmly against anyone who engages in violence, threats, intimidation, or disruptive behaviour,” it added.
The party directed candidates to proceed with the primaries on May 28 and 29 using only their Expression of Interest Forms because of the “tight timelines” facing the party.
Dickson explained that direct primaries would be conducted for State Assembly elections at the constituency level.
“The Selection Committee and the NEC will announce the final results at the party’s National Secretariat.
“We strongly encourage consensus arrangements where necessary,” the statement added.
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