The minister made this know in a statement yesterday when formally recongizing the office in Abuja.

The statement reads: “The Akume camp is not leaving any stone unturned, as consultations are ongoing at the highest levels. It is really looking like he is the anointed one with his experience said to be richest among the other contenders.”

A staunch supporter, who craved anonymity, was quoted as saying: “Akume has created a spark in Benue politics, as people and politicians are largely on his side as the father of the state’s politics.

“Akume, a bridge builder and core progressive, is the only ex-governor that is reputed to be EFCC-free.”