Benue State's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, has appealed to his supporters to remain calm and peaceful amid the destruction of his campaign materials and intimidation of his supporters. In a message titled "Let Peace Be Our Response to Provocation," Aondoakaa emphasized that his campaign is founded on principles of peace, security, justice, tolerance, and the rule of law. He urged his supporters to resist provocation and not engage in violent reactions.
Aondoakaa's message comes after reports and images of burning campaign materials belonging to his movement surfaced. He expressed deep concern over the development but stressed that no act of provocation should cause them to abandon their campaign principles. The PDP chieftain emphasized that politics should be about ideas, solutions, and service, not hatred, intimidation, or violence. He called on his supporters to remain law-abiding and not retaliate against those responsible for the destruction.
The former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice highlighted that the strength of his movement, "Benue First," lies in the conviction of the people, shared vision for a safer and more prosperous Benue, and collective determination to restore hope to the state. He noted that campaign materials can be destroyed, but the aspirations of the people cannot be burned. Aondoakaa urged his supporters to remain focused on the values that brought them together and demonstrate respect for the law, opponents, and the democratic process.
Aondoakaa has consistently stood for justice, fairness, and peaceful coexistence throughout his public life. He reiterated his commitment to these ideals and emphasized that Benue State deserves politics that unite rather than divide, protect rather than persecute, and offer hope rather than fear. He appealed to his supporters to resist every temptation to retaliate and remain peaceful, disciplined, and focused.
The PDP chieftain stressed that history will judge them not by how loudly they spoke in moments of provocation, but by how responsibly they acted. He urged his supporters to choose the path of peace, justice, and a better Benue. Aondoakaa's message is a call to his supporters to maintain their peaceful and law-abiding stance, despite the challenges and provocations they face.
The destruction of campaign materials and intimidation of supporters are clear attempts to disrupt Aondoakaa's campaign. However, he remains resolute in his commitment to peaceful and issue-based engagement. His campaign team will continue to speak directly to the concerns of the Benue people and present their vision for the state's development.
Aondoakaa's emphasis on peace and non-violence is a significant aspect of his campaign. He believes that this approach will set his movement apart from others and demonstrate a clear difference between a movement that seeks to inspire and one that seeks to intimidate. By choosing peace, Aondoakaa hopes to show Benue people that his movement is committed to building and uniting, rather than destroying and dividing.
Key points
- Aondoakaa urges supporters to resist provocation and maintain peace.
- The PDP chieftain emphasizes that politics should be about ideas, solutions, and service, not hatred, intimidation, or violence.
- Aondoakaa's movement, "Benue First," focuses on the conviction of the people, shared vision, and collective determination to restore hope to the state.
