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Samuel Ortom Speaks On Contesting In 2027

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Ortom Speaks On Contesting In 2027

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has disclosed that he received a divine directive not to participate in any forthcoming elections in 2027.

Ortom shared this revelation during a visit by the G-14 members of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) in Makurdi on Tuesday.

It is worth noting that the G-14 are prominent members within the PDP, representing the 14 Tiv-speaking local government areas in Benue.

In his address earlier today, Ortom expressed his adherence to the divine directive, acknowledging that his decision not to contest the 2023 elections was influenced by his belief in the will of God.

He also acknowledged his oversight in not seeking divine approval prior to his participation in the 2023 elections, which led to his electoral defeat.

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Ortom further emphasized the PDP’s resolve to secure control of the Benue Government House in 2027, indicating a strategic political objective.

“I’m not contesting the 2027 election. I knew why I lost the election in 2023. I didn’t consult God. My people purchased the forms for me, and I accepted them without consulting God.


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“God has revealed everything to me. He has asked me to wait for him,” he said.

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Ortom stated that during his tenure as the governor of Benue State, he was compelled to make significant sacrifices, including the temporary separation from his family and friends due to his responsibilities towards the state.

He assured his commitment to the party’s cause, emphasizing that the interests of the party should always take precedence over individual ambitions.

Ortom further disclosed that his desire to embark on a sabbatical after his departure from office was met with opposition from the senior members.

He maintained that the esteemed PDP G-14 group, of which he was the leader, was inviolable and could not be disbanded by any individual, including himself.

“As a leader of the party in the state, I lack the powers to dissolve the group. So nobody can disband this group.
“G-14 is the elders forum of the PDP in Benue. If anything must happen, I must know first because I am the leader,” he said.

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On the forthcoming congresses, he said, the national secretariat had already approved the ward and local government congresses of Benue, adding that the state congress would hold on October 3rd.

The former Governor said he had already spoken to Sen. Gabriel Suswam and Sen. Abba Moro, and they agreed to encourage consensus as much as they could because they were in opposition.

The Chairman of PDP G-14, Dr Laha Dzever, declared full support for the Ortom-led leadership.

Dzever said that they came to again pledge their support for his leadership and promised to work for the peace and unity of the party.

The chairman stated that in politics there must be occasional disagreements, stressing that the current internal squabble in the party would only make it stronger.

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He commended Ortom for his relentless efforts in making sure that the PDP remained a major and united party in the state.

On their purported dissolution, Dzever said that nobody selected the group, which was formed in 2015 as part of our efforts to ensure that the party did not collapse after losing elections.

“The only person that can disband us is the leader of the party in the state, and that is Chief Ortom. You alone can only disband what you have formed.” He said.

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