Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the leadership of the PDP and the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar were to reach out to Governor Nyesom Wike for a compromise.
He stated this while reacting to the situation in the PDP following the selection of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as running mate to Atiku Abubakar over Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.
Governor Ortom spoke on Thursday, July 21st, 2022 when he featured on Arise Television programme.
He noted that Governor Wike was key to the survival of the party when others left to join others political parties and must not be treated as if he does not matter, pointing out that,
He said, “Wike was instrumental to the sustenance of the PDP. He was the anchor man.
“He was also instrumental to my return to the PDP the moment I decided to leave the APC when it started dancing in the wrong direction.
Asked if those in Governor Wike’s camp are planning to leave the PDP, Ortom retorted,
“Wike and I remain committed to the victory of the PDP at all levels. Once Wike was pacified, we can all work together for the victory of the party.
“Wike stood with us at the worst moments of our lives. I don’t like betraying people.
“When Benue was being devastated by herdsmen, Wike stood with us firmly all through and is still standing with us.
The governor explained that Nigeria was being held hostage by a cabal that do not mean well for Nigeria.
“We need to work together across party divide for us to bring the country back on track from the hands of those who have brought it to this state.
” Nigeria was a giant of Africa. It has been brought to a shameful level.”
