The camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has rejected claims of a secret political arrangement linking him with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Samuel Ortom and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
The allegation, according to Aondoakaa’s media office, is a fabrication aimed at creating confusion around his political ambition ahead of the 2027 elections.
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In a statement issued on Saturday, Aondoakaa’s Media Assistant, James Ian, said there had been no meeting, negotiation or agreement involving the PDP candidate and the three political figures over Atiku’s presidential ambition.
The statement also questioned the credibility of the group reportedly credited with the allegation, identified as the “International Centre for Transparency Nigeria.”
It said the publication failed to produce documentary evidence, a communiqué or any verifiable material establishing the existence of the alleged political arrangement.
Aondoakaa Camp: Produce Evidence
The media office challenged the promoters of the allegation to move beyond claims and provide verifiable evidence.
It asked them to disclose where and when the alleged meeting took place, who organised it, the identities of those who attended and the documentary evidence allegedly generated from the meeting.
According to the statement, the absence of such evidence raises serious questions about the credibility of the report.
The camp also rejected the suggestion that Aondoakaa was acting as a bridge between Ortom, Akume and Atiku.
Why Aondoakaa Says Claim Is Unfounded
The PDP candidate’s media office said Aondoakaa’s political attention was currently focused on building an inclusive coalition for Benue State ahead of 2027.
It said his agenda was centred on security, economic recovery, agriculture, employment and responsible governance.
The statement argued that political consultations should not be deliberately twisted into evidence of secret alliances without supporting facts.
It also recalled Ortom’s position during the 2023 elections, when he was a prominent member of the G-5 governors who opposed Atiku’s presidential bid.
According to the statement, Ortom had argued that the presidency should move to the South after eight years of northern leadership.
The Aondoakaa camp said the former governor’s position remained a matter of public record.
It added that the inclusion of Akume’s name in the report did not provide evidence of the alleged arrangement.
‘Political Elements Behind Fabricated Claims’
Aondoakaa’s media office alleged that some political elements in Benue were becoming apprehensive about the 2027 contest and could be attempting to deploy false narratives against his candidacy.
It said repeated attempts to link Aondoakaa to alleged political controversies since his emergence as PDP governorship candidate were “instructive.”
The camp maintained that no arrangement exists involving Aondoakaa, Ortom and Akume to support Atiku.
It called on the public to demand evidence before accepting the allegation as fact.