Benue APC justifies Ortom meeting attendance, seeks wider support for Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has defended some of its members who attended a political meeting at the residence of Samuel Ortom, the immediate past governor of the state. The party said the gathering should not be seen as anti-party activity. The meeting attracted criticism after reports suggested that APC chieftains joined […]
PDP crisis: Damagum now against me after helping him – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, of betrayal. Wike claimed that despite helping Damagum secure his current position, he has now become the PDP chairman’s biggest enemy. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Wike said he […]
I have no regrets working against Atiku in 2023 – Former Benue gov, Samuel Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said he has no regrets about not supporting Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 general elections. Ortom, who was one of the five PDP governors known as the G5, openly rejected Atiku’s candidacy and instead supported Bola Ahmed Tinubu of […]
Coalition under ADC will fade like morning sun, no regret working against Atiku in 2023 – Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has shared his thoughts about the new political coalition formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to him, the group doesn’t have a strong future and is likely to fade away soon. Ortom made it clear that he’s staying with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He still considers […]
I don’t support northern presidency in 2027. South must complete eight years – Former Governor Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said he does not support the idea of a northern president in the 2027 election. He believes the South should be allowed to finish its turn in the power-sharing agreement that rotates leadership between the North and South. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, July 10, Ortom […]
“Over 200 dead, you declared holiday for President?” — Comedian Efe Warriboy blasts Benue governor Alia over Tinubu’s visit
Popular Nigerian comedian, Efe Warriboy, has openly criticised the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, over a controversial decision made during a tragic period. In a video he posted on Instagram, Efe expressed his frustration after Governor Alia declared Wednesday, June 18, as a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu to the […]
Gov Makinde Hosts Wike, Ortom, Others In Ibadan (Photos)
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State hosted several key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom. They came to offer their condolences following the death of Makinde’s elder brother, Sunday Makinde. Sunday Makinde passed away on […]