The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has denied interest in vying for the senatorial seat of the state following reports claiming otherwise.
A statement by his Media Adviser, Terver Akase, described the reports as “Fiction”.
“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.”
The statement added that 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.”
Ortom, who hails from the Benue North-West Senatorial District, governed the state from 2015 to 2023.
He had contested the same senatorial seat in 2023 but lost to his former aide, Senator Titus Zam.
