Ortom, in a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi by his media aide, Terver Akase, described the rumour of ministerial appointment as false and misleading.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has debunked claims on social media that he has been nominated for ministerial appointment by President Bola Tinubu.
It was first rumoured on Thursday that the former Governor had been nominated for the appointment.
Some of his political associates and supporters took to their social media handles to congratulate him.
However, Ortom in a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi by his media aide, Terver Akase debunked the rumour describing it as false and misleading.
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The statement read, “The attention of the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has been drawn to the speculation on social media that he has been nominated for a ministerial appointment.
“We urge members of the public to disregard the report as it is false and misleading.
“Chief Ortom deeply appreciates those who have taken time to call and verify the information.”
Ortom is a member of the G5 governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who worked against the party during the 2023 presidential election due to their disagreement with the party’s hierarchy over the zoning of positions.