Aondoakaa unveils 38-year-old security expert Oyije Ogbenjuwa as PDP deputy governorship candidate ahead of 2027 Benue election.
- +Benue PDP Picks 38-Year-Old Security Expert As Aondoakaa’s Running Mate
The governorship candidate of the PDP in Benue State, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has unveiled 38-year-old Dr Oyije Ochaekiti Ogbenjuwa as his running mate.
The governorship candidate of the PDP in Benue State, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has unveiled 38-year-old Dr Oyije Ochaekiti Ogbenjuwa as his running mate.
Aondoakaa announced the choice during the party’s congress held in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
Speaking at the event, the PDP flagbearer outlined key priorities of his administration if elected in 2027, stressing that his government would focus on ending attacks and killings in communities while guaranteeing the safety of lives and property across the state in a lasting way.
He further promised to revive agriculture and accelerate rural development, in line with Benue’s status as the “Food Basket of the Nation.”
The senior lawyer also listed youth and women empowerment through job creation and enterprise support among the core areas his administration would pursue.
According to Aondoakaa, his government would also prioritise improved infrastructure, quality healthcare, and better education, while creating an enabling environment for industrial growth and economic expansion.
He added that his administration would be anchored on justice, transparency, and accountability in governance.
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