The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Benue State within the forthcoming 2027 normal election, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has expressed his readiness to restore safety to the state as soon as elected governor.
Aondoakaa, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice throughout the administration of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, additionally pledged to rebuild the state’s economic system and promote unity following years of violence which have claimed lives and property.
The former Attorney General spoke in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Sunday whereas addressing Benue indigenes resident within the state underneath the umbrella of Benue Diaspora Plateau for MKA 2027.
He known as for collective motion to shield Benue’s id and territorial integrity, including that his administration would set up a Benue Security Network and introduce a rapid-response mechanism to be certain that an assault on any group is handled as an assault on the complete state.
He urged Benue indigenes within the diaspora to help their house communities and take part actively within the electoral course of and the state’s growth.
He added that, if elected, he would additionally promote agro-processing, enhance rural infrastructure, empower ladies by cooperative societies, and create alternatives for younger folks.
Meanwhile, the candidate criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration over what he described as poor administration of public assets, alleging widespread irregularities in authorities expenditure.
He contended that one other 4 years underneath the current administration might additional worsen the state’s plight.
Aondoakaa, nonetheless, known as for help for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom.
In his remarks, Prof. Emmanuel Hemba, convener of Benue Diaspora Plateau for MKA 2027, mentioned the group’s endorsement of Aondoakaa adopted a cautious evaluation of his public service file—notably his expertise as Attorney-General of the Federation, his investments in agriculture, and his dedication to training.
Hemba urged him to prioritize safety, healthcare, training, rural highway development, and employment if elected, whereas additionally requesting formal recognition of the diaspora group inside his marketing campaign group.
The occasion was attended by conventional rulers representing the Tiv, Idoma, and Igede communities, in addition to Tiv attorneys resident in Plateau State.
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