The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared that he is not contesting any senatorial seat in 2027.
Ortom stated this in a statement issued on Saturday through his Special Adviser on Media, Terver Akase, while responding to social media reports claiming that he had announced plans to contest the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027.
According to the statement, Ortom has no intention whatsoever to contest any elective office in 2027. He has said this clearly, publicly, and repeatedly.
“One would expect that a position stated this plainly would not require translation or creative reinterpretation.”
“Chief Ortom remains committed to supporting democratic ideals, strengthening his party, and offering statesmanlike guidance, not chasing elective office in 2027.”
The former governor, however, appreciated the calls, messages, and genuine concern expressed by his supporters, friends, and party members, and reiterated that the report was fabricated.
