Benue 2027: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa emerges PDP consensus candidate

The former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus governorship candidate in Benue State for the 2027 gubernatorial election.

Aondoakaa secured the ticket in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, following a consensus process in which 10 other aspirants stepped down and unanimously endorsed his candidacy on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Sources within the party revealed that the consensus process followed weeks of consultations involving extensive deliberations among party leaders and key stakeholders.

Prominent politicians who facilitated the process included the immediate past governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, and Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, among others.

The decision was formally ratified by all aspirants, each of whom affirmed the credibility of the process and pledged support for Aondoakaa.

Although the 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 PDP unity.

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On his part, a two-term member of the Benue House of Assembly, Dominic Ucha, 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.

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 other aspirants include Rev. Tor Uja, Tersoo Loko, and Prof. Sebastine Hon (SAN).

Others are Oyije Ogbenjua, Ode Ojowu, Tor-Tiv Ato, Simon Ater, and Bemgba Iortyom.