According to Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, he would have made an effort to support Peter Obi’s victory if the circumstances had been different.
The governor of Benue asserted that he would have backed Obi for president in 2023 even if he was a member of the People’s Democratic Party.
(PDP).
Ortom made sure everyone knew he was hosting the former governor of Anambra State at his private residence in Abuja on Wednesday.
2023: Gov Wike, Ortom, Others Meet Over Peter Obi’s Presidency
Although the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee may not be as strong as other front-runners, the governor of Benue declared that God will decide the election’s outcome the following year.
“I’m in PDP and I am working for PDP but I tell you if I were not in PDP, you will see me working for Peter Obi but I am in PDP. Let’s see how things work out but the truth is that the Bible says a man can receive nothing except it is given to him,” he said.
In an appeal to the three candidates, Ortom named Obi, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, and PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar as the three front-runners.
He also urged Nigerians to enter the general elections in 2023 with the intention of choosing the best presidential candidate out of the field of contenders.
UPDATE: Igbos Are Not Like Those Killing My People – Gov Ortom
In order to restore optimism, prosperity, and progress, Ortom claims that Nigeria needs a hands-on, detribalized leader.
Follow us on Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.