Ortom Explains Lending Vehicle to Peter Obi in Benue
Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue, clarified his decision to lend his vehicle to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), during Obi's visit to the state. Ortom, through his media aide Terver Akase, stated that assisting a former governor and presidential candidate was a matter of courtesy, and refusing to do so would have been “petty.” Obi visited Benue on a humanitarian mission to meet victims of the June 2025 massacre in Yelewata.
His movement from Makurdi to Yelewata was disrupted by youths blocking his convoy. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Kula Tersoo, alleged that Ortom facilitated Obi's visit, identifying the vehicle as a Toyota Land Cruiser registered in Ortom's name.
Ortom dismissed suggestions of political collaboration, asserting that his gesture was humane and courteous. He also rejected claims of being “double-faced,” noting his support for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.
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