Samuel Ortom
Samuel Ortom is the Governor of Benue State and a prominent member of the PDP who has been vocal in supporting Nyesom Wike's faction in the party's ongoing leadership crisis.
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Samuel Ortom is a former governor of Benue State backed by Wike's faction.
Lamido, Wike camps oppose PDP chairmanship consensus candida
Nigeria· 2025-10-26
Former governor Samuel Ortom also criticised the incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia for flouting the Supreme Court judgment.
N4.5tn Stalled, Govts Defy Court RulingNigeria· 2025-07-11
Former Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with security.
Ortom Blasts Alia, Justice Plea MountsNigeria· 2025-06-23
Samuel Ortom advised his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him.
Ortom Urges Alia to Adopt Tinubu's RoadmapNigeria· 2025-06-22
Samuel Ortom is a former governor and member of the peace committee.
Tinubu's Peace Committee – Can it Stop the BNigeria· 2025-06-19
Samuel Ortom, a former governor of Benue State, was one of the members of the defunct G5 present at the meeting.
Wike, Ex-PDP Govs Meet Tinubu: Political Shift?Nigeria· 2025-06-15
Samuel Ortom is the former Governor of Benue State and a member of the G-5 bloc.
Wike, Makinde Clash Ahead of ConventionNigeria· 2025-06-11
Samuel Ortom is mentioned as a former Governor attending the meeting.
Bayelsa PDP Backs Wike, AnyanwuNigeria· 2025-06-10
Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue State, stated that no one has contributed to the party like Wike had.
Wike Reiterates 2023 Election StanceNigeria· 2025-06-09
Wabara inducted former Governors Samuel Ortom of Benue State into the party’s Board of Trustees.
Why Tinubu will defeat PDP again in 2027 – WikeNigeria· 2025-05-13
Samuel Ortom is a past governor who attended the high-level meeting in Abuja.
PDP installs new BoT members as govs map party directionNigeria· 2025-05-12
Samuel Ortom is a former Benue State Governor present at the PDP meeting.
Makinde, Adeleke, others arrive Abuja for crucial PDP meetingNigeria· 2025-05-11
Samuel Ortom, as the sitting governor of Benue State, was chased by terrorists from his farm.
Mindless horror on the PlateauNigeria· 2025-04-16
Samuel Ortom is the immediate past Governor of Benue State who is mourning the loss of his younger brother.
Wike condoles with Ortom over younger brother’s deathNigeria· 2025-04-02
Samuel Ortom is the former Governor of Benue State who raised legal concerns about the legitimacy of the petitioners.
Wike camp kicks as Ikimi panel recommends Anyanwu’s expulsionNigeria· 2025-03-13
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom is among those being encouraged to join the APC.
North-Central APC woos Saraki, Mark, other PDP leadersNigeria· 2025-02-24
Samuel Ortom, the former Benue State Governor, was summoned to appear before the disciplinary committee.
Abia PDP chapter defies NWC order, Ortom, Anyanwu face panel March 4Nigeria· 2025-02-13
Samuel Ortom is a former Governor of Benue State who claimed he did not receive the committee’s invitation.
PDP disciplinary panel adjourns, grants Ortom, Anyanwu more time to appearNigeria· 2025-02-12Samuel Ortom is a former Benue State Governor who did not attend the panel.
PDP crisis: Wike allies sack BoT chair, shun Ikimi panelNigeria· 2025-02-12
Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of covering up alleged mass burials in the state.
Alia covering up mass burials in Benue, Ortom allegesNigeria· 2025-02-11Samuel Ortom, the immediate past governor of Benue State, criticized his successor, Hyacinth Alia, for overseeing numerous mass burials.
Ortom slams Alia over mass burials, denies assassination claimsNigeria· 2025-02-10Samuel Ortom, former Benue State Governor, stated he is willing to appear before the panel once he receives formal notification.
Why we won’t appear before Ikimi panel – Ortom, othersNigeria· 2025-02-10
Samuel Ortom is the former Governor of Benue State and is among those summoned by the National Disciplinary Committee.
[JUST IN] PDP Crisis: Ikimi disciplinary committee invites Anyanwu, Ortom, othersNigeria· 2025-02-09Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State supported Wike for the role of running mate.
PDP sinks deeper as chieftains’ massive ego hold sway in former ruling partyNigeria· 2025-02-09
