Punch Newspapers25 May 2026
PDP Primaries: Adebutu, Lamido, Aondoakaa Emerge for 2027Election2027 Governorship Elections →
RaceBenue race →
StateBenue →
Born12 June 1962 (age 64)
EducationUniversity of Maiduguri
BirthplaceBenue State
OccupationLawyer
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Michael Aondoakaa is a Nigerian politician who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Benue.
Career
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Biography
Michael Aondoakaa is a lawyer from Benue State who has been nominated to run for the governorship election in his state for the year 2027 under the Peoples Democratic Party. Born on 1962-06-12 in Benue State, he attended the University of Maiduguri for his education.
As a candidate associated with the PDP, Michael Aondoakaa’s involvement is limited to this specified nomination in the 2027 governorship race.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s manifesto.
Education
Ensure free education up to Junior Secondary School (JSS1) level and commit to revamping tertiary education.
Healthcare
Provide free medical services for pregnant women and children under five years, rehabilitate health facilities in each LGA, and support local production of essential drugs.
Infrastructure
Accelerate the completion of key rail projects, including standard gauge rail lines between Lagos and Kano (Phase 1) and Port Harcourt to Jos (Phase 2), by privatizing or concessioning the Nigerian Railway Corporation to private operators.
Security & Defense
PDP plans to refine recruitment methods, retrain personnel, improve logistics, and strengthen early warning systems for police reform.
Anti-corruption
PDP commits to strengthening anti-corruption institutions (EFCC & ICPC) and enforcing transparency reforms, including asset declaration laws and removal of immunity clauses for public officials.
Energy
PDP pledges to eliminate gas flaring, enforce air pollution regulations, complete deregulation of downstream petroleum sector, and lay gas pipelines nationwide for industrial use.
Environment & Climate
Commits to reclaiming and rehabilitating land devastated by desertification and soil erosion through afforestation in affected areas.
Technology & Digital
Will establish internet/computer learning centers in all LGAs, provide computers for secondary schools, and enforce local content policy for telecom equipment.
Reliefs and scholarships
Introduce a service compact (SERVICOM) aimed at improving governance through enhanced engagement with the public sector.
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Sources
Date of Birth: Wikidata ↗
Bio: INEC ↗