The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has distanced itself from Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, describing him as an impostor and political con artist over claims that he is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.
The party made the clarification following the circulation of what it described as a fake Certificate of Return allegedly paraded by Agbo on social media to support his claim of emerging as the PDP governorship flagbearer.
In a statement issued by the party’s State Secretary, Comrade Dan Nyikwagh, the PDP categorically stated that Agbo is neither its governorship candidate nor has he ever been recognized as such for the 2027 general elections.
The party said any publication, video, or statement presenting Agbo as its candidate amounts to impersonation and an attempt to mislead the public.
“Emmanuel Agbo is an imposter and a political con artist peddling and sponsoring fake news for selfish and mischievous reasons,” the statement said.
The PDP urged media organisations, social media users, and members of the public to disregard Agbo’s claims, insisting that they are false and fraudulent.
The party further stated that Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN) remains its duly affirmed governorship candidate for the 2027 election, having emerged through what it described as a transparent and unanimous consensus process endorsed by party leaders, stakeholders, and members and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to the statement, Aondoakaa’s emergence reflects the collective decision of the party and enjoys widespread support across the state.
