Vanguard· 2h ago· 1 min read
..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.
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.
Antyo maintained that Aondoakaa remains fully qualified under the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to contest the governorship election, stressing that no court has convicted him of any offence that would bar him from seeking elective office.
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