Governor Samuel Ortom. of Benue state. Facebook/@ortomsamuel
The defection of Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) is “somewhat surprising,” says the All Progressives Congress (APC).
National Publicity Secretary of the APC Bolaji Abdullahi noted this on Wednesday in Abuja, while reacting to Ortom’s defection.
As stated by him, “The Governor had left the meeting [with APC leaders] saying he was satisfied with the assurances given by party leaders, we are still working on giving effect to the resolutions from the meeting.
“Therefore, we are somewhat surprised by Governor Ortom’s decision.”
He added that the development does not still stop the governor from coming party to the party as they try to pacify every aggrieved member.
“We once again call on members across the country to remain calm as the party leadership continues to work hard to position the party strongly for the next general elections,” the statement said.