Samuel Ortom Denies APC Defection Amid Fake Membership Card Circulation

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has denied reports of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the rumors to a fake membership card being circulated online. Ortom described the move as a fabrication by individuals allegedly sponsored by his political adversaries to unsettle his influence within the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

He reiterated his unwavering commitment to the PDP and emphasized his pride in being a prominent and influential member of the party at both state and national levels. Ortom condemned the alleged desperate elements behind the circulation of the fake APC membership card, emphasizing their intentions to discredit him.

The statement aimed to clarify his loyalty to the PDP and maintain his leadership status within the opposition party.