
Former Attorney General of the Federation Michael Aondoakaa has condemned an alleged attack on Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State, describing it as a disgraceful assault on democracy. According to Vanguard, Aondoakaa alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Youths. The claims remain allegations attributed to Aondoakaa, and no official response from the Benue State government was included in the report.
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