Ortom Assures PDP Members Party’ll Nominate Candidates for All Offices in 2027

George Okoh in Makurdi

A former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has assured members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the will of the people would prevail in nominating candidates for the party ahead of the 2027 general election at all levels.

Leader of the Benue State Strategic Partnership group stated this when all former appointees and government officials, who served under him visited his Makurdi residence to pledge their total loyalty to him ahead of the next general elections.

In his words, Ortom said as leader of the PDP in Benue State, he would allow the will of the people to prevail in the choice of candidates for elective positions in the forthcoming elections, while also calling for sustained prayers for leaders at all levels to succeed.

Speaking on the involvement of traditional rulers in partisan politics, Ortom said the law prohibited such participation, warning that the consequences of such actions had previously led to crises, including the Atem Tyo incidents of the 1960s.

He therefore urged the Benue State Council of Chiefs to exercise restraint and uphold the law.

The former governor expressed gratitude to the former officials for the show of appreciation and solidarity, describing the visit as deeply encouraging.

Also addressing the crowd, a former Attorney General of the Federation an Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, said although he was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he came to express admiration for Ortom’s leadership qualities and courage in governance.

According to him, he was comfortable with Ortom’s leadership style as a result the strong strategic partnership between him and Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

He added that the strategic partnership would assist Benue State to produce the best in the 2027 general election.