Ortom Speaks Out: ‘I’ve Said It Publicly’ — 2027 Senate Plan Revealed

The clarification comes amid social media reports suggesting that he was preparing to run for the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in the next election cycle.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Makurdi through his media aide, Terver Akase, Ortom firmly stated that he has no intention of seeking any elective position in 2027.

He described the rumours as baseless and urged the public to ignore them.

Ortom emphasized that his current focus is on promoting democratic principles, strengthening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and offering leadership support, rather than pursuing another political office.

“I have no intention whatsoever of contesting any elective position in 2027. I have made this clear, publicly and repeatedly,” he said, adding that his position should not be misinterpreted.

In a related development, Ortom also dismissed claims that he is planning to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, describing the reports as false and politically motivated.

In another statement, his media aide said the allegations were fabricated by political opponents unsettled by Ortom’s continued influence in Benue politics, even claiming that a fake APC membership card bearing his name had been circulated online to support the rumour.