ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has firmly denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claims as fake, misleading and deliberately fabricated.
In a statement issued on his behalf by his Media Adviser and Consultant, Dr. Terver Akase, Ortom said the report was intentionally concocted to mislead the public and sow confusion about his political affiliation.
The former governor described the defection claim as “baseless and mischievous,” insisting that it was the handiwork of individuals sponsored by political opponents unsettled by his continued relevance in Benue State politics.
According to the statement, the purveyors of the report went as far as producing and circulating a fake APC membership card purportedly belonging to Ortom in an attempt to give credibility to their false narrative.
“This act is not only irresponsible but also exposes the depth of desperation among those behind it,” the statement said, stressing that the alleged defection exists only in the imagination of its promoters.
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Ortom reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the PDP, declaring that he remains “a proud, committed and influential member” of the party.
He also restated his standing within the PDP, noting that he continues to serve as the leader of the party in Benue State and a respected member of its Board of Trustees, BoT.
The former governor maintained that those spreading the rumours were driven purely by wishful thinking, adding that their actions reflected political anxiety rather than reality.
He urged members of the public to ignore and completely disregard the report, describing it as fake news designed to mislead unsuspecting Nigerians.