Disquiet In Benue Over Atiku Camp's Alleged Alliance With Akume, Ortom, Others Ahead Of 2027 Polls
Political tensions are rising in Benue State, Nigeria, following reports of a potential alliance between PDP and APC factions to influence the 2027 presidential election. Stakeholders are questioning the motives behind this cross-party cooperation.
Why it matters
This alliance could significantly alter the political landscape of Nigeria and impact the electoral prospects of major political parties.
The centre claimed that elements within the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had entered into an understanding to support the presidential ambition of Atiku ahead of the 2027 election.
There is political intrigue in Benue State following reports of a fresh political alliance involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, former Governor Samuel Ortom and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Mike Kaase Aondoakaa, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Stakeholders in Benue noted that the high-level political arrangement was being negotiated with the aim of reshaping the political landscape of Benue State ahead of the 2027 elections and defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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