The echoes of purported political shifts were swiftly quelled as Samuel Ortom, the erstwhile governor of Benue State, vehemently denied any intentions of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Addressing a convened gathering of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s expanded executive committee on Monday, Ortom stood firm in his allegiance to his current party.
Dispelling the swirling speculations, Ortom clarified, “The rumours that I’m decamping to APC, I’m not going anywhere; this one that they are calling me the leader of the party in the state which comes with lots of responsibilities, I will not leave it for anybody.”
With a resolute tone, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the PDP, emphasizing that he had received no invitation from the APC.
“I am not a busybody who will be moving from one place to another,” he continued. “I am committed to my party (PDP). We must respect the party at all times. Let us strategise to return to power. Now is the time to plan, we must plan ahead of them as they did in 2023.”
Addressing purported internal frictions within the party, Ortom dismissed claims of discord with former governor Gabriel Suswam and Senator Abba Moro.
In his assertion, he emphasized the strength and receptiveness of the PDP to the aspirations of the populace.
“PDP is the only party that is strong and receptive to the yearnings of the people,” Ortom remarked. “With our new commitment, we will make the party more vibrant for tomorrow. We shall succeed in future elections. I do not have any friction with Moro and Suswam.”
In his stance, Ortom not only reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP but also underscored the imperative of unity and strategic planning within the party ranks.
As political landscapes continue to shift, his unwavering commitment signals a determined resolve to navigate the turbulent waters of Nigerian politics while staying true to his party principles.
