We can make a sitting governor lose election -Aondoakaa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, on Monday said the party has the capacity to make a sitting governor lose the 2027 governorship election. Aondoakaa, in a veiled reference to Governor Hyacinth Alia who is the incumbent, said it is the people that will decide whether the incumbent […]
Chief Michael Aondoakaa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor in Benue State, announced on Monday that his party possesses the capability to defeat the incumbent governor in the 2027 gubernatorial election. Aondoakaa, addressing journalists in Makurdi, made his remarks in a subtle reference to Governor Hyacinth Alia, who is currently in office.
He affirmed that it is the voters who will determine if the incumbent deserves another four-year term. When questioned about the belief that no sitting governor has ever lost re-election in Benue, Aondoakaa dismissed this notion, emphasizing that the law only entitles a governor to a single term of four years. The remaining term is entirely dependent on the decisions of the people.
He attributed his confidence to the incumbent administration's shortcomings, citing poor accessibility, insecurity, and an uneven distribution of development across the state. Aondoakaa highlighted that previous governors who secured second terms were able to maintain closer contact with the people. He stated, "People in Benue value access.
If our governor cannot be accessed, who will vote for you again? Even if you don’t give them anything, the fact that they come to you and you welcome them and talk to them, they feel at home."
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