- Safiu Kehinde
The immediate past governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has on Saturday ruled out interest in any elective position in the 2027 general elections.
This is coming under the heels of social media reports that Ortom has declared his intention to contest for the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027.
Reacting in a statement issued by Dr Terver Akase, his Media Adviser/Consultant, the ex-Benue governor debunked the claim.
He reiterated that he is not going to content for any elective office at the election.
“I have no intention whatsoever to contest any elective office in 2027. I have said this clearly, publicly, and repeatedly.
“I expect that a position stated this plainly would not require translation or creative reinterpretation,” he said.
The former governor emphasised his commitment to supporting democratic ideals, strengthening the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and offering statesmanlike guidance and not to chase elective office in 2027.
He urged the public to treat the report for what it is: “a fabrication”.