Ortom Set To Align With Us After Breakup With APC, PDP Claims
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has declared to align with the party.
The alleged defection followed Ortom’s announcement of “being given red card” by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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However, the PDP chieftain in the state, Mr. Ejimbi Oloja, revealed that the governor had made contact with the leadership of the party in Abuja and Benue State.
“He has made contacts with the National Chairman of PDP, Chief Uche Secondus, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State and a host of others who has assured him that the party will welcome him,” he told Thisday.
In reaction to PDP’s claim, Ortom told newsmen he is yet to declare for any party, regardless of the exposure of his campaign posters for the 2019 governorship election, on the platform of the PDP.
“Like I said earlier, I have been given a red card and I’m without a party.
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“Maybe those who want to sign me are behind the posters, but I am yet to join any party,” Ortom said.
