Samuel Ortom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:16:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Samuel Ortom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Ortom Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP, Vows to Help Party Reclaim Benue in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-reaffirms-loyalty-to-pdp-vows-to-help-party-reclaim-benue-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-reaffirms-loyalty-to-pdp-vows-to-help-party-reclaim-benue-in-2027/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470169 Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding and strengthening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the declaration over the weekend in Makurdi, the state capital, while hosting members of the PDP G-14 and other key stakeholders from the 14 Local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-reaffirms-loyalty-to-pdp-vows-to-help-party-reclaim-benue-in-2027/feed/ 0 Ortom: We Fought for Wike to Become PDP Presidential Candidate and Running Mate https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-we-fought-for-wike-to-become-pdp-presidential-candidate-and-running-mate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-we-fought-for-wike-to-become-pdp-presidential-candidate-and-running-mate/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462228 Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that he and a group of four other former governors within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had vigorously pushed for Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. Ortom made the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-we-fought-for-wike-to-become-pdp-presidential-candidate-and-running-mate/feed/ 0 Ortom Accuses Governor Alia of Playing Politics with Benue Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-accuses-governor-alia-of-playing-politics-with-benue-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-accuses-governor-alia-of-playing-politics-with-benue-insecurity/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402905 Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of downplaying the lingering security crisis in the state. Ortom’s criticism follows Alia’s recent claim that armed attacks on residents have ceased since he assumed office. The governor reportedly made the statement while addressing a congregation at NKST Church, Ikpayongo, in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-accuses-governor-alia-of-playing-politics-with-benue-insecurity/feed/ 0 Benue PDP Nominates Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom to Board of Trustees https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-nominates-ex-governor-samuel-ortom-to-board-of-trustees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-nominates-ex-governor-samuel-ortom-to-board-of-trustees/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400591 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has officially nominated former Governor Samuel Ortom as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT). The nomination, which follows the expiration of the tenure of previous BOT members, marks a significant leadership shift within the party in the state. This was disclosed in a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-nominates-ex-governor-samuel-ortom-to-board-of-trustees/feed/ 0 9,532 Land Title Debtors Identified in Abuja, Including IBB, Ortom, and Tambuwal https://www.theinfostride.com/9532-land-title-debtors-identified-in-abuja-including-ibb-ortom-and-tambuwal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/9532-land-title-debtors-identified-in-abuja-including-ibb-ortom-and-tambuwal/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397621 The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has revealed that 9,532 individuals owe outstanding fees on land allocated to them in Abuja. Olayinka disclosed that former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), is among the defaulters, with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/9532-land-title-debtors-identified-in-abuja-including-ibb-ortom-and-tambuwal/feed/ 0 Governor Alia Asks Court of Appeal to Dismiss Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alia-asks-court-of-appeal-to-dismiss-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alia-asks-court-of-appeal-to-dismiss-ortom/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393317 Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has requested the Makurdi Division of the Court of Appeal to dismiss an appeal filed by former Governor Samuel Ortom. Ortom’s appeal challenges a Benue State High Court decision that dismissed his case against the establishment of an Income and Expenditures Commission of Inquiry set up by Governor Alia to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alia-asks-court-of-appeal-to-dismiss-ortom/feed/ 0 God Told Me Not to Contest in 2027 Election, says Samuel Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/god-told-me-not-to-contest-in-2027-election-says-samuel-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/god-told-me-not-to-contest-in-2027-election-says-samuel-ortom/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390300 The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that he will not contest any election in 2027, stating that it was a directive from God. Ortom made this statement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) G-14 group in Makurdi. The G-14 group consists of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/god-told-me-not-to-contest-in-2027-election-says-samuel-ortom/feed/ 0 Dispute Erupts in PDP: Ortom Denies Suspension Claims Amidst Party Turmoil https://www.theinfostride.com/dispute-erupts-in-pdp-ortom-denies-suspension-claims-amidst-party-turmoil/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dispute-erupts-in-pdp-ortom-denies-suspension-claims-amidst-party-turmoil/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:30:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386582 Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue State, has firmly rejected claims of his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ortom, who has been a prominent figure in the party, described the reports of his suspension as baseless and without merit. According to Ortom’s media aide, Tever Akase, the claims of suspension are unfounded. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dispute-erupts-in-pdp-ortom-denies-suspension-claims-amidst-party-turmoil/feed/ 0 Benue PDP Suspends Ex Governor Samuel Ortom, Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-suspends-ex-governor-samuel-ortom-others-over-alleged-anti-party-activities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-suspends-ex-governor-samuel-ortom-others-over-alleged-anti-party-activities/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386478 The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the suspension of former Governor Samuel Ortom and three other prominent party members over accusations of anti-party activities. The decision follows a recent meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held in Makurdi. Alongside Ortom, the suspended members include Mr Isaac Mffor, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-suspends-ex-governor-samuel-ortom-others-over-alleged-anti-party-activities/feed/ 0 Court Halts Benue State Government’s Probe into Former Governor Ortom’s Administration https://www.theinfostride.com/court-halts-benue-state-governments-probe-into-former-governor-ortoms-administration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-halts-benue-state-governments-probe-into-former-governor-ortoms-administration/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379389 A Benue State High Court has restrained the Benue State Government from investigating the administration of former Governor Chief Samuel Ortom. The court order halts the activities of a commission of inquiry recently set up by the Benue State Government to examine the state’s income and expenditure from May 29, 2015, to May 28, 2023, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-halts-benue-state-governments-probe-into-former-governor-ortoms-administration/feed/ 0 Former Benue State Governor Challenges Successor’s Claims on State Finances https://www.theinfostride.com/former-benue-state-governor-challenges-successors-claims-on-state-finances/ https://www.theinfostride.com/former-benue-state-governor-challenges-successors-claims-on-state-finances/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374701 Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has challenged his successor, Hyacinth Alia, to provide evidence for his recent claims regarding the state’s finances, including incomes, the wage bill, and debts. In a statement issued by Terver Akase, Ortom’s media aide, Ortom accused Alia of making false and misleading statements in a recent interview. Ortom [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/former-benue-state-governor-challenges-successors-claims-on-state-finances/feed/ 0 Samuel Ortom Refutes Defection Rumors, Affirms Commitment to PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/samuel-ortom-refutes-defection-rumors-affirms-commitment-to-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/samuel-ortom-refutes-defection-rumors-affirms-commitment-to-pdp/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372037 The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has dismissed reports suggesting his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the expanded executive meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, Ortom reiterated his loyalty to the PDP, stating, “The rumours that I’m decamping to APC, I’m not going anywhere… I [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/samuel-ortom-refutes-defection-rumors-affirms-commitment-to-pdp/feed/ 0 Ex Governor Samuel Ortom Calls for Unity and Support for Governor Hyacinth Alia https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-governor-samuel-ortom-calls-for-unity-and-support-for-governor-hyacinth-alia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-governor-samuel-ortom-calls-for-unity-and-support-for-governor-hyacinth-alia/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366844 Former Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has called upon the people of Benue State to unite and support Governor Hyacinth Alia following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election victory. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr. Terver Akase, Dr. Ortom emphasized the need for unity across party lines to ensure the progress and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-governor-samuel-ortom-calls-for-unity-and-support-for-governor-hyacinth-alia/feed/ 0 Former Benue Governor Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Justice Joseph Ikyegh https://www.theinfostride.com/former-benue-governor-mourns-the-passing-of-distinguished-justice-joseph-ikyegh/ https://www.theinfostride.com/former-benue-governor-mourns-the-passing-of-distinguished-justice-joseph-ikyegh/#respond Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363741 In a heartfelt statement issued on Saturday, former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Justice Joseph Ikyegh, describing it as “a huge and painful loss to Nigeria.” Ortom’s media aide, Mr Terver Akase, conveyed the governor’s sentiments, highlighting Justice Ikyegh’s distinguished career marked by sound judgments, forthrightness, and unwavering commitment [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/former-benue-governor-mourns-the-passing-of-distinguished-justice-joseph-ikyegh/feed/ 0 Ortom Applauds Senate’s Stand on Local Government Councils’ Dissolution https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-applauds-senates-stand-on-local-government-councils-dissolution/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-applauds-senates-stand-on-local-government-councils-dissolution/#respond Sat, 02 Dec 2023 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363056 Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has commended the Senate for its resolution reached on Friday concerning the dissolution of democratically elected local government councils in the state. The Senate, in response to a motion titled “Urgent Need to Halt the Erosion of Democracy: The Dissolution of Elected Councils in Benue State,” [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-applauds-senates-stand-on-local-government-councils-dissolution/feed/ 0 State Debt: Alia naming outrageous figures to rubbish me – Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/state-debt-alia-naming-outrageous-figures-to-rubbish-me-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/state-debt-alia-naming-outrageous-figures-to-rubbish-me-ortom/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358177 Samuel Ortom, who served as governor of Benue State until his replacement, Hyacinth Alia, took office, has stated that his successor is trying to humiliate him by putting ridiculous data into the public arena. Ortom, speaking through his Media Aide, Terver Akase, refuted the claim made by Fidelis Mnyim, the Attorney General and Commissioner for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/state-debt-alia-naming-outrageous-figures-to-rubbish-me-ortom/feed/ 0 Benue Governor Alia’s unlawful persecution condemned by Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-governor-alias-unlawful-persecution-condemned-by-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-governor-alias-unlawful-persecution-condemned-by-ortom/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:30:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350629 Samuel Ortom, a former governor of Benue State, has criticized the Assets Recovery Committee for towing his car on Governor Hyacinth Alia’s orders. In a statement released by his media assistant Terver Akase, Ortom claimed that his vehicle and others being repaired were towed from a London Lines Transport Ltd.-run business along Otukpo Road in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-governor-alias-unlawful-persecution-condemned-by-ortom/feed/ 0 Ortom denies being nominated for ministerial appointment by Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-denies-being-nominated-for-ministerial-appointment-by-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-denies-being-nominated-for-ministerial-appointment-by-tinubu/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:14:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349846 The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has debunked reports making the rounds that President Bola Tinubu nominated him for a ministerial appointment. Netizens have been peddling a report purporting that the former governor was part of those who made the awaited ministerial list. But the governor, in a statement issued by his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-denies-being-nominated-for-ministerial-appointment-by-tinubu/feed/ 0 You did everything to frustrate me – Ortom fires back at Gov Alia https://www.theinfostride.com/you-did-everything-to-frustrate-me-ortom-fires-back-at-gov-alia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/you-did-everything-to-frustrate-me-ortom-fires-back-at-gov-alia/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:49:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348529 The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor, Hyacinth Alia, of doing everything to frustrate him a few days before his handing over. Ortom was reacting to Alia’s several allegations of mismanagement against him. He charged his successor to focus on governing the people of the state rather than looking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/you-did-everything-to-frustrate-me-ortom-fires-back-at-gov-alia/feed/ 0 FG militarized Benue elections – Ortom speaks after PDP loss https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-militarized-benue-elections-ortom-speaks-after-pdp-loss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-militarized-benue-elections-ortom-speaks-after-pdp-loss/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:26:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=343914 The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has alleged that the Federal Government used the military to intimidate and harass voters during the just concluded gubernatorial elections in the state. The governor who spoke on Wednesday while presiding over the State Executive Council meeting, said the election was militarized, alleging that armoured tanks filled with soldiers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-militarized-benue-elections-ortom-speaks-after-pdp-loss/feed/ 0 Nobody will rig elections in Benue – Ortom assures as thousands dump APC https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-will-rig-elections-in-benue-ortom-assures-as-thousands-dump-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-will-rig-elections-in-benue-ortom-assures-as-thousands-dump-apc/#respond Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:30:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339852 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has assured the people of the State not to be swayed from voting the candidates of their choice in the forthcoming elections because of fear that the elections may be rigged. He said the introduction of Bimodal Voting Accreditation System, BVAS, by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will make [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-will-rig-elections-in-benue-ortom-assures-as-thousands-dump-apc/feed/ 0 Uba: Forces of darkness over PDP in Benue have failed – Gov Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-forces-of-darkness-over-pdp-in-benue-have-failed-gov-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-forces-of-darkness-over-pdp-in-benue-have-failed-gov-ortom/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:30:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339079 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed delight that the forces of darkness which had planned to scuttle the governorship ambition of Engr. Titus Uba have been stopped by God. A visibly elated Governor Ortom bared his mind Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 while addressing the mammoth crowd that turned up to welcome the PDP governorship [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-forces-of-darkness-over-pdp-in-benue-have-failed-gov-ortom/feed/ 0 Enough is enough, 2023 must be different – Ortom sends new year message to Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/enough-is-enough-2023-must-be-different-ortom-sends-new-year-message-to-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enough-is-enough-2023-must-be-different-ortom-sends-new-year-message-to-nigerians/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:56:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338928 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has prayed for a new Nigeria where peace and security will be guaranteed even as he tasks citizens to join the vanguard to rescue the country from all forms of malaise. This was contained in his new year message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur. According to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enough-is-enough-2023-must-be-different-ortom-sends-new-year-message-to-nigerians/feed/ 0 2023 presidency: Gov Ortom endorses Peter Obi, says LP candidate can deliver Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-gov-ortom-endorses-peter-obi-says-lp-candidate-can-deliver-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-gov-ortom-endorses-peter-obi-says-lp-candidate-can-deliver-nigeria/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338533 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has urged Nigerians to vote for the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in 2023. Ortom said Obi is the best person that can help deliver Nigeria from its challenges, He spoke while commending Obi for visiting camps of the Internally Displaced People, IDPs, in the State on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-gov-ortom-endorses-peter-obi-says-lp-candidate-can-deliver-nigeria/feed/ 0 I will never be intimidated over my senatorial ambition – Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-never-be-intimidated-over-my-senatorial-ambition-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-never-be-intimidated-over-my-senatorial-ambition-ortom/#respond Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=333921 The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has said that he will not succumb to intimidation or blackmail just because of his senatorial ambition. He also insisted that he will never trade the interest of the state to gain political power. Governor Ortom spoke during an enlarged meeting with Jemgbagh PDP Elders Forum comprising Gboko, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-never-be-intimidated-over-my-senatorial-ambition-ortom/feed/ 0 2023: Ortom Receives Peter Obi, Tasks Party Candidates On Nigeria’s Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-receives-peter-obi-tasks-party-candidates-on-nigerias-unity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-receives-peter-obi-tasks-party-candidates-on-nigerias-unity/#respond Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328944 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has challenged presidential candidates of the various political parties for next year’s general election to put Nigeria first above personal interests. Governor Ortom threw the challenge on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 when he received at his private residence in Abuja the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-receives-peter-obi-tasks-party-candidates-on-nigerias-unity/feed/ 0 Osun 2022: Takeover Of Nigeria By PDP Has Begun – Governor Ortom Reacts To Adeleke’s Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2022-takeover-of-nigeria-by-pdp-has-begun-governor-ortom-reacts-to-adelekes-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2022-takeover-of-nigeria-by-pdp-has-begun-governor-ortom-reacts-to-adelekes-victory/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328653 Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom has congratulated the Osun State governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke for his victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial election. He praised Senator Adeleke for his steadfastness, hard work and commitment to the welfare of the people which earned him the victory, saying “ the people have spoken”. Governor Ortom in a congratulatory [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2022-takeover-of-nigeria-by-pdp-has-begun-governor-ortom-reacts-to-adelekes-victory/feed/ 0 2023: Ortom Reveals Person Atiku Should Have Consulted Before Choosing Running Mate https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-reveals-person-atiku-should-have-consulted-before-choosing-running-mate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-reveals-person-atiku-should-have-consulted-before-choosing-running-mate/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327698 The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), should have consulted Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, before choosing his running mate. Atiku picked Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for the 2023 election. But Ortom, speaking on Channels Television [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-reveals-person-atiku-should-have-consulted-before-choosing-running-mate/feed/ 0 Benue: We Have No Plans To Dump PDP – LG Vice Chairmen https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-we-have-no-plans-to-dump-pdp-lg-vice-chairmen/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-we-have-no-plans-to-dump-pdp-lg-vice-chairmen/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327169 The Benue State Forum of Local Government Vice Chairmen have refuted reports of its members planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The forum said such reports were the handiwork of mischief makers deliberately spreading falsehood. In a statement, the forum explained that its members are only exploring all civil means to accrue all [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-we-have-no-plans-to-dump-pdp-lg-vice-chairmen/feed/ 0 Do Not Tamper With AMAC, Kwali Council Results – Ortom Warns INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/do-not-tamper-with-amac-kwali-council-results-ortom-warns-inec/ https://www.theinfostride.com/do-not-tamper-with-amac-kwali-council-results-ortom-warns-inec/#respond Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:30:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318454 The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council for the FCT Council polls and Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has warned the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), not to tamper with the results of the elections in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and that of Kwali council. The Governor, in a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/do-not-tamper-with-amac-kwali-council-results-ortom-warns-inec/feed/ 0 FCT Council Elections: Ortom, Makinde, Others Lead PDP Campaign https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-council-elections-ortom-makinde-others-lead-pdp-campaign/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-council-elections-ortom-makinde-others-lead-pdp-campaign/#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317897 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom as Chairman of its National Campaign Council for February 12, 2022, Local Government Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. PDP in a statement by its National Organizing Secretary, Hon. Umar M. Nature, Friday, started that other members of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-council-elections-ortom-makinde-others-lead-pdp-campaign/feed/ 0 APC Supporters, Not Benue People Drink Beer From 9 AM Till Dawn Insulting Me – Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-supporters-not-benue-people-drink-beer-from-9-am-till-dawn-insulting-me-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-supporters-not-benue-people-drink-beer-from-9-am-till-dawn-insulting-me-ortom/#respond Sat, 27 Nov 2021 19:30:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313705 The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reacted to the report currently making the rounds on social and traditional media accusing the governor of referring to the entire people of his State as drunkards. InfoStride News recalls that reports emerged on many online media platforms on Saturday alleging that the governor had during a function [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-supporters-not-benue-people-drink-beer-from-9-am-till-dawn-insulting-me-ortom/feed/ 0 Ortom Commends FG Over N18bn Loan To State Govts https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-commends-fg-over-n18bn-loan-to-state-govts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-commends-fg-over-n18bn-loan-to-state-govts/#respond Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313171 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has commended the Federal Government for the release of N18 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria in support of state governments. Ortom made the commendation on Friday during an interaction with Journalists at the Benue Peoples Government House, Makurdi. The governor, who clarified that the money was not a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-commends-fg-over-n18bn-loan-to-state-govts/feed/ 0 PDP Convention: North Central Reveals Consensus Candidate For Party National Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-convention-north-central-reveals-consensus-candidate-for-party-national-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-convention-north-central-reveals-consensus-candidate-for-party-national-chairman/#respond Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:30:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310297 Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, from the North Central zone have unanimously adopted former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, as consensus candidate for the position of National Chairman. The development is coming ahead of the Special National Convention of the party, slated for October 30th and 31st, 2021, in the Federal Capital Territory, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-convention-north-central-reveals-consensus-candidate-for-party-national-chairman/feed/ 0 2023: More Knocks On APC As Prominent Benue Citizens Lead Thousands To PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-more-knocks-on-apc-as-prominent-benue-citizens-lead-thousands-to-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-more-knocks-on-apc-as-prominent-benue-citizens-lead-thousands-to-pdp/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:30:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310204 Some prominent politicians in Benue State alongside thousands of their supporters have dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC and joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP ahead of the 2023 general elections. Top politicians in the state who dumped the APC on Monday include, Architect Joseph Kyaagba, Chief Joe Akaakar, the Baba Jiro of Egbaland as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-more-knocks-on-apc-as-prominent-benue-citizens-lead-thousands-to-pdp/feed/ 0 Benue 2023: Igede Media Personnel Meet, Backs Ortom’s CPS, Akase For Governor https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-2023-igede-media-personnel-meet-backs-ortoms-cps-akase-for-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-2023-igede-media-personnel-meet-backs-ortoms-cps-akase-for-governor/#respond Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:30:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309217 Media personnel from Igede land under the auspices of Igede Independent Media Practitioners have identified with the gubernatorial ambition of Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. Speaking during a courtesy call on Mr Akase by the group, its Chairman, comrade Henry Ipole said they had decided to support Mr Akase’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-2023-igede-media-personnel-meet-backs-ortoms-cps-akase-for-governor/feed/ 0 2023: Ortom Gives Appointees Contesting Elections 15 Days Deadline To Resign https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-gives-appointees-contesting-elections-15-days-deadline-to-resign/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-gives-appointees-contesting-elections-15-days-deadline-to-resign/#respond Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308165 Governor Samuel Ortom has reaffirmed his earlier directive to all his appointees seeking elective positions to resign before or on the 30th of September, 2021 or be relieved of their appointments. He spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with top government appointees including Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Head of Service, Chief of Staff [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ortom-gives-appointees-contesting-elections-15-days-deadline-to-resign/feed/ 0 Benue: Governor Ortom Vows To Drag Akume To Court Over Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-governor-ortom-vows-to-drag-akume-to-court-over-allegations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-governor-ortom-vows-to-drag-akume-to-court-over-allegations/#respond Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305579 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has vowed to drag the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume to court to prove unfounded allegations levelled against him in a recent press conference in Abuja. Governor Ortom spoke to journalists on Wednesday, shortly before commencement of the Benue State Executive Council meeting held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-governor-ortom-vows-to-drag-akume-to-court-over-allegations/feed/ 0 Setback In APC As Mimi Orubib, Thousands Others Dump Party For PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/setback-in-apc-as-mimi-orubib-thousands-others-dump-party-for-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/setback-in-apc-as-mimi-orubib-thousands-others-dump-party-for-pdp/#respond Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303294 Former Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Benue North West, Chief Mimi Adzape-Orubibi has formally left the party with thousands of her supporters to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Receiving the defectors on Saturday at Adikpo Comprehensive College, Governor Samuel Ortom said they made a wise decision by dumping a party which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/setback-in-apc-as-mimi-orubib-thousands-others-dump-party-for-pdp/feed/ 0 Benue PDP Caucus Passes Vote Of Confidence In Governor Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-caucus-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-governor-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-caucus-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-governor-ortom/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:30:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302866 The expanded caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday, passed a vote of confidence in Governor Samuel Ortom and reaffirmed support for him as the leader of the party in the State. State Chairman of the PDP, Sir John Ngbede moved a motion for the vote of confidence in the Governor and was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-pdp-caucus-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-governor-ortom/feed/ 0 PDP Will Rebuild Damages APC Caused Nigeria — Governor Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-rebuild-damages-apc-caused-nigeria-governor-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-rebuild-damages-apc-caused-nigeria-governor-ortom/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:30:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302165 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is better positioned to rebuild Nigeria from the security and economic ruins visited on the country by the All Progressives Congress, APC, government. Governor Ortom spoke on Tuesday during an interview with journalists on arrival at the Makurdi Airport from Bauchi where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-rebuild-damages-apc-caused-nigeria-governor-ortom/feed/ 0 PDP Restrategizes As Ortom, Wike, Secondus Meet In Benue https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-restrategizes-as-ortom-wike-secondus-meet-in-benue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-restrategizes-as-ortom-wike-secondus-meet-in-benue/#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301250 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and National Chairman of the party, Uche Sekondus at Benue Peoples House, Makurdi as part of efforts to rebuild Peoples Democracy Party, PDP, continues.   Speaking during an interview with newsmen at the end of the meeting, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-restrategizes-as-ortom-wike-secondus-meet-in-benue/feed/ 0 Buhari’s Body Language Encouraging Insecurity — PDP On Killing Of Ortom’s Aide https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-body-language-encouraging-insecurity-pdp-on-killing-of-ortoms-aide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-body-language-encouraging-insecurity-pdp-on-killing-of-ortoms-aide/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295681 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being lethargic towards insecurity. PDP while condemning the killing of the Senior Special Adviser on security to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, AIG Christopher Dega (rtd), said the body language of Buhari’s administration has emboldened insecurity in the country. Unknown gunmen had killed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-body-language-encouraging-insecurity-pdp-on-killing-of-ortoms-aide/feed/ 0 PDP Celebrates Ortom At 60 https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-celebrates-ortom-at-60/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-celebrates-ortom-at-60/#respond Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=291293 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday celebrated Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State, as he attained the age of 60 years. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja, described Ortom as a courageous, selfless, humble and focused leader. Ologbondiyan said that Ortom had remained unwavering in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-celebrates-ortom-at-60/feed/ 0 Governor Ortom Chairs Southwest PDP Zonal Congress https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ortom-chairs-southwest-pdp-zonal-congress/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ortom-chairs-southwest-pdp-zonal-congress/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:30:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=290090 Governor Samuel Ortom is expected to chair the Southwest zonal congress of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on Monday (today). The Congress which was shifted from Oyo State, will be held in Osogbo the Osun State capital. The election will take place at the Women and Children Development Initiative Foundation (WOCDIF) by 9am. Recall that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ortom-chairs-southwest-pdp-zonal-congress/feed/ 0 2023: PDP Leaders Have Resolved Not To Repeat Mistakes Of 2015 — Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-pdp-leaders-have-resolved-not-to-repeat-mistakes-of-2015-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-pdp-leaders-have-resolved-not-to-repeat-mistakes-of-2015-ortom/#respond Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=290011 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, Saturday said the Governors and leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, have revolved that they would not repeat the mistakes of 2015 that cost the party the leadership in the country. The Governor who spoke at the North Central Congress of the PDP held in Makurdi commended the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-pdp-leaders-have-resolved-not-to-repeat-mistakes-of-2015-ortom/feed/ 0 Ortom Charges Newly Elected PDP Zonal Officials To Respect Party Constitution https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-charges-newly-elected-pdp-zonal-officials-to-respect-party-constitution/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-charges-newly-elected-pdp-zonal-officials-to-respect-party-constitution/#respond Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289991 The North Central Zonal Elective Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday ended in Makurdi with a call on the newly elected officials by Governor Samuel Ortom to respect the party’s constitution. Speaking at the end of the event which held at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, Governor Ortom said with fairness, equity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ortom-charges-newly-elected-pdp-zonal-officials-to-respect-party-constitution/feed/ 0 Security Challenges In Nigeria Today Not About The President — Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/security-challenges-in-nigeria-today-not-about-the-president-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/security-challenges-in-nigeria-today-not-about-the-president-ortom/#respond Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:30:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288577 The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has expressed dismay over comments suggesting he stage-managed an assassination attempt on his life. Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen reportedly attacked Ortom’s convoy last Saturday while on a visit to his farm. Dismissing the comments as wild insinuations, the governor, who spoke to the media after a meeting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/security-challenges-in-nigeria-today-not-about-the-president-ortom/feed/ 0 2023: There Will Be No Election In Nigeria If Insecurity Persists — Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-there-will-be-no-election-in-nigeria-if-insecurity-persists-ortom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-there-will-be-no-election-in-nigeria-if-insecurity-persists-ortom/#respond Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288230 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that the 2023 general election may be sabotaged by insecurity if it is not tacked before the election time. Ortom made the assertion on Tuesday while briefing State House correspondents shortly after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor was at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-there-will-be-no-election-in-nigeria-if-insecurity-persists-ortom/feed/ 0 Don’t Politicise Attack On Me — Governor Ortom Tells Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-politicise-attack-on-me-governor-ortom-tells-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-politicise-attack-on-me-governor-ortom-tells-nigerians/#respond Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288078 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged Nigerians not to politicise the recent armed attack on him by suspected militia herdsmen but treat it on the merit of the insecurity bedeviling the country. Governor Ortom who briefed journalists on Monday at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi after an emergency security council meeting said everyone is [...]

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