Ortom stated that he has no intension of leaving the ruling party, APC.

Executive Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has denied claims that he’s planning to leave the ruling party, APC. The fake claims went viral on the internet as Ortom is at loggerheads with Federal Government over the handlng of the herdsmen across the state and the security f its citizen. Benue state Governor released a statement to clear the air through his spokesperson, Terver Akasean. Governor Ortom stated that he has no intension of leaving the ruling party, APC despite the incessant killings by Fulani Herdsmen in the state.

The statement reads, “Governor Ortom has no intention to leave APC for another party and has not consulted anyone on the matter. The Governor enjoys a cordial working relationship with other leaders of the party both at the local, state and national levels and is focused on delivering greater benefits of democracy to his people including tackling the security challenges confronting them and there is no cause to warrant his defection to another party. The Governor’s focus is on solving the problem in collaboration with other stakeholders. He wants to see the end of the killings but this can only be done with the support of the Federal Government. Fortunately, the administration of President Buhari has responded positively by sending troops and other security operatives to chase away the armed militia from Benue communities.”
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