PDP crisis: Wike’s ally Ortom addresses defection rumour, reveals fresh position

  • The former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom has made a stunning revelation while addressing the reports of him decamping to the APC
  • Ortom maintained that he is still a member of the PDP and he has no plans of dumping the nation’s main opposition party
  • According to him, being the leader of the PDP in Benue state comes with a lot of responsibility, noting, “I will not leave it for anybody.”

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Benue state, Makurdi – The immediate past governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, on Monday, February 26, denied the rumours that he plans to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC).