Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, has urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding following the alleged burning of campaign materials by suspected supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, made the appeal in a statement issued in Makurdi on Saturday. He emphasized the importance of peace and tolerance in the democratic process.
Aondoakaa received reports and saw images of the burning of campaign materials belonging to his movement, and expressed deep concern over the development. He urged his supporters across the 23 local government areas of the state not to retaliate or destroy opposition campaign materials. The PDP candidate stressed that no provocation would make him or his supporters abandon the principles of peace, justice, tolerance, and the rule of law.
The strength of Aondoakaa's "Benue First" movement, he said, lies not in posters, banners, billboards, or other campaign materials, but in the aspirations and convictions of the people. He noted that while campaign materials can be destroyed, the aspirations of the people cannot be burned, and the demand for good governance cannot be intimidated into silence. Aondoakaa's statement reflects his commitment to a peaceful and issue-based campaign.
Aondoakaa alleged that attempts to provoke his supporters were aimed at distracting the movement from its message and creating confusion. He urged his supporters to remain disciplined and law-abiding, respect their opponents, and uphold the democratic process. The PDP candidate emphasized that Benue deserved politics centered on ideas, solutions, and service rather than hatred, intimidation, and violence.
The governorship candidate stated that history would judge all stakeholders not by how loudly they spoke in moments of provocation, but by how responsibly they acted. He called on his supporters to choose the path of peace, justice, and a better Benue. Aondoakaa's statement has been seen as a call to action for peaceful and responsible behavior during the campaign period.
Aondoakaa's campaign is focused on promoting a positive and issue-based agenda, with an emphasis on the aspirations and convictions of the people. His "Benue First" movement seeks to bring about positive change and development in the state. The PDP candidate has expressed confidence in the ability of his supporters to remain calm and focused on the campaign's goals.
The incident highlights the need for peaceful and responsible behavior during election campaigns. Aondoakaa's appeal for calm and his emphasis on the importance of peace and tolerance reflect the values of his campaign. The PDP candidate's commitment to a peaceful and issue-based campaign is seen as a positive development in the run-up to the election.
Key points
- Aondoakaa urges calm after alleged burning of campaign materials by suspected APC supporters.
- The PDP candidate emphasizes the importance of peace and tolerance in the democratic process.
- Aondoakaa's "Benue First" movement seeks to bring about positive change and development in the state.
