In an unprecedented move, a group of concerned citizens has filed a lawsuit to prevent former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa, from contesting the forthcoming governorship election in Benue State. The plaintiffs, according to Premium Times Nigeria, are citing a previous Supreme Court judgement that imposed a lifetime disqualification on Mr. Aondoakaa from holding any public office.
The exact details of the new lawsuit were not immediately available, but the report suggests that it hinges on the 2011 Supreme Court verdict which found Aondoakaa guilty of unlawful interference in a case involving the Bayelsa State Governorship election. As a result, the court imposed a lifetime ban on him from holding any public office.
The lawsuit comes at a time when Aondoakaa has been actively campaigning for the governorship seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). If successful, it could potentially disqualify him from participating in the election.
This development highlights the growing political tensions in Benue State as the election date draws closer. Aondoakaa’s potential disqualification could significantly alter the political landscape and change the course of the election.
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