The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has stated that God told him not to contest any election in 2027.
The former Governor made this disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi during a courtesy visit by G-14 of the People’s Democracy Party, PDP.
The group made up of elders of the PDP in the 14 Tiv speaking Local Government areas in Benue State had paid the former Governor a visit.
Addressing the group, Ortom said he had no option but to respect God’s wish not to contest any election in 2027.
The former Governor revealed that he failed to consult God before joining the 2023 election, hence his defeat.
He, however, stated that the PDP was determined to take over the Benue Government House in 2027.
He said, “I lost my senatorial bid in 2023 over my failure to consult God.
“I’m not contesting the 2027 election. I knew why I lost the election in 2023. I didn’t consult God. My people purchased the forms for me, and I accepted them without consulting God.
“God has revealed everything to me. He has asked me to wait for him.”
Ortom further disclosed that while serving the Benue State Governor, he made far-reaching sacrifices. Which included abandoning his family and friends at some point for state matters.
The former Governor promised to continue to support the party. He added that no one’s ambition should be above the interest of the party.
Ortom also revealed that after he left office, he wanted to go on sabbatical, but the elders of the party objected.
source: Daily Post
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