Tag: Ortom
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I’ll continue to support Tinubu after May 29 – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom of Benue State has admitted he’ll continue to pray and support president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu after swearing-in on May 29. He dismissed the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after leaving office.
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Idoma editors bemoan Benue killings, suggest way out
A media professionals group, The Idoma Editors, has thumbed down what it described as the “nauseatingly historical killings in Benue communities by suspected terrorists also known as killer herders.” According to them, the killings of innocent indigenes had “assumed a monumental proportion during the just concluded Easter celebration with Umogidi village, Guma and Agan IDPs…
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‘I may go back to my farm’ – Ortom reacts to failed senatorial bid
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Friday said he would go back to the farm after losing his senatorial bid. Ortom, who disclosed this on Arise TV, insisted that ‘market was not good’ during his outing to claim a seat at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly.
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Ortom withdraws petition against senator-elect Zam, in the interest of peace
In the interest of peace, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has withdrawn his petition against the election of Senator-Elect, Chief Titus Zam. of the All Progressive Congress (APC). In his words: “Even though there was glaring evidence of malpractices including non-transmission of results electronically during the conduct of the Benue North West Senatorial election, I…
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APC cautions against granting Ortom’s loan request
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned commercial banks against granting loan request by Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, whose tenure will end on May 29. The Director of Communications, Alia/Ode Campaign Organisation, Mr. Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement on Saturday in Makurdi.
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Old Naira notes: Ortom backs NASS for extension of deadline
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the deadline for the use of the old naira notes, especially for those in the rural areas. Ortom made his feelings known when the Governing Council and Management of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) paid him a…
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2023: Ortom explains reason why PDP ‘ll retain power in Benue
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has given reasons why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will retain power in the state in the forthcoming elections. Ortom spoke on Thursday at a political rally in Oju and Obi Local Government Areas of the state.
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Elections: Ortom, Suswan, Abounu, Uba, lead PDP flag-off statewide campaigns in Sankera
…as Benue citizens welcome campaign trail to Logo, Ukum, Katsina-Ala Benue State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state, Samuel Ortom Thursday led party bigwigs to flag-off statewide gubernatorial and legislative houses campaign rallies for the party. The State Deputy Governor, Engr. Benson Abounu, Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial District,…
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Peter Obi can deliver Nigeria from its challenges – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has assured Nigerians that the Labour Party(LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi can deliver the nation from its challenges. Ortom disclosed this while commending Obi for visiting camps of the Internally Displaced People, IDPs, in the State on Christmas day. According to Ortom: “Several presidential candidates have come here,
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2023: To hell with Atiku and anyone supporting him – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, to go to hell as he will not support his ambition ahead of the 2023 election. The Governor lamented the killing of 18 people in his LG last week.