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Benue PDP disowns Emmanuel Agbo, affirms Aondoakaa as guber candidate

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June 25, 2026

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has distanced itself from Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, describing him as an impostor and political con artist over claims that he is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.

The party made the clarification following the circulation of what it described as a fake Certificate of Return allegedly paraded by Agbo on social media to support his claim of emerging as the PDP governorship flagbearer.

In a statement issued by the party’s State Secretary, Comrade Dan Nyikwagh, the PDP categorically stated that Agbo is neither its governorship candidate nor has he ever been recognized as such for the 2027 general elections.

The party said any publication, video, or statement presenting Agbo as its candidate amounts to impersonation and an attempt to mislead the public.

“Emmanuel Agbo is an imposter and a political con artist peddling and sponsoring fake news for selfish and mischievous reasons,” the statement said.

The PDP urged media organisations, social media users, and members of the public to disregard Agbo’s claims, insisting that they are false and fraudulent.

The party further stated that Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN) remains its duly affirmed governorship candidate for the 2027 election, having emerged through what it described as a transparent and unanimous consensus process endorsed by party leaders, stakeholders, and members and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the statement, Aondoakaa’s emergence reflects the collective decision of the party and enjoys widespread support across the state.

The PDP also warned that it would not tolerate actions capable of creating confusion within its ranks, adding that legal and constitutional measures have already been initiated against Agbo and others allegedly involved in impersonation.

“Impersonating a party candidate is a serious offence, and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on anyone engaging in such criminal conduct,” the party stated.

It called on security agencies, the media, and residents of Benue State to remain vigilant and dismiss any narrative portraying Emmanuel Agbo as the PDP governorship candidate.

The party reaffirmed its commitment to what it described as rebuilding Benue State under the leadership of Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN.

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2027 presidency: Wike declares self Tinubu’s FCT campaign ‘commander’

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October 12, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he will lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Wike disclosed this on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Abuja, where he announced plans for a joint mobilisation involving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He said political differences would not stop stakeholders from joining forces to deliver Tinubu’s re-election, adding that the coalition had also agreed to back APC candidates for National Assembly seats in the FCT.

The meeting was attended by APC and PDP stakeholders, including party chairmen, serving and former senators, National Assembly candidates and leaders from the FCT’s six area councils.

PDP candidates contesting National Assembly seats also declared support for their APC counterparts, in what appears to be a cross-party alliance ahead of the polls.

Wike charged participants to place the coalition’s common goal above party loyalty.

“For the presidency, all of us have agreed that it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I am going to coordinate the FCT and Rivers State. So you can imagine how important it is.

“I am in charge of the FCT election. I am the commander of field operations as far as the FCT election is concerned.

“I want to let all of you know that we are going to work together. Nobody should say, ‘I am PDP’ or ‘I am APC.’ For the purpose of this election, we are together,” he said.

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Yahaya Bello, Lalong Hold Closed-Door Meeting With Shettima

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October 12, 2026

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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, former Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong and other political figures have held a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The delegation, identified as the leadership of the National Directorate of Arewa for Asiwaju Movement, arrived at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa at about 4 pm on Monday and proceeded to the Vice President’s wing of the State House.

Other members of the delegation included former Jigawa State Governor Abubakar Badaru, Director-General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), and Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman.

The purpose of the meeting was not immediately disclosed. However, reports indicated that the visit was a courtesy call on the Vice President.

At the time the delegation arrived, Shettima was attending another meeting at the President’s wing of the State House. That meeting, which began at about 2 pm, was attended by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, and the Special Adviser to the President and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform, Professor Attahiru Jega, among others.

Jega, a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been involved in the Federal Government’s livestock reform initiative.

The meeting between Shettima and the delegation comes as the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections, with President Bola Tinubu seeking re-election.

The APC is scheduled to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday, October 14, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

The development was disclosed by the Director-General of the campaign council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on Friday after briefing Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.

Yari also announced that the party’s presidential campaign would officially begin in Kaduna State on October 24, before moving to Port Harcourt and Maiduguri.

He said the full campaign timetable would be made public after the inauguration of the council.