Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The immediate past Governor of Benue State and leader of the People’s Democratic Party in the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, PhD says he doesn’t have an ambition to contest the 2027 senatorial election, a statement by his Media Advisor/Consultant, Mr. Terver Akase stated.
The statement reads:
Our attention has been drawn to yet another imaginative piece of fiction making the rounds on social media, claiming that the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has announced plans to contest the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027.
Ordinarily, such a poorly scripted tale would not deserve a response. However, for the sake of unsuspecting members of the public who might mistake fiction for fact, it has become necessary to set the record straight.
Chief Ortom has no intention whatsoever to contest any elective office in 2027. He has said this clearly, publicly, and repeatedly. One would expect that a position stated this plainly would not require translation or creative reinterpretation.
Chief Ortom remains committed to supporting democratic ideals, strengthening his party, and offering statesmanlike guidance, not chasing elective office in 2027.
The former Governor sincerely appreciates the calls, messages, and genuine concern expressed by his supporters, friends, and party members since the fake report began to circulate.
The public is advised to treat the report for what it is: a fabrication.
Terver Akase
Media Adviser/Consultant to H.E Ortom
April 03, 2026.