Former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has again ruled out any plans to return to the ballot in the 2027 general elections.
Reacting to reports claiming he was preparing to contest the Benue North-West senatorial seat, Ortom described the claims as false and misleading. The clarification was conveyed in a statement released in Makurdi by his media aide, Dr Terver Akase.
“I have no intention whatsoever to contest any elective office in 2027. I have said this clearly, publicly, and repeatedly. I expect that a position stated this plainly would not require translation or creative reinterpretation.”
He reiterated that his priority remains supporting democratic values and contributing to the growth of the People’s Democratic Party, rather than pursuing another political position.
Ortom also urged the public to disregard the circulating reports, insisting they are entirely fabricated.
