Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has distanced himself from the newly formed opposition coalition led by top political figures in Benue, insisting it has no future and poses no threat to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, July 21, Ortom said he has no intention of joining the coalition floated under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has attracted former Senate President David Mark and ex-Governor Gabriel Suswam.
“People are free to join any coalition that they so wish, but for me, and the people that I lead, we remain in PDP. I’m the leader of PDP in Benue State and a member of the BoT,” Ortom said.
“I am not joining any coalition. We have no business with that. I don’t see it surviving.
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“In any case, even if they survive, if they are through with the litigation that is going on, they will be defeated hands down.”
Ortom’s remarks come amid heightened political activity following the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the PDP and his backing of the new alliance.
However, Ortom made it clear that his loyalty remains with the PDP and that the party remains strong in Benue under his leadership.
He also touched briefly on his decision to oppose Atiku during the 2023 presidential election, insisting he had no regrets.
Ortom was one of the G5 governors who supported a southern presidential candidate over Atiku, citing equity and fairness