Senate 2023: Group pledges support for Ortom’s victory at the polls

A political pressure group, “Team Ortom for Senate 2023”, has pledged to support Governor Samuel Ortom to win the Benue North West Senatorial seat in next year’s general election.

The group, made up of seasoned politicians across the seven Local Government Areas of Benue North West, made the pledge onTuesday, April 12th, 2022 when they paid the governor a courtesy visit at Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.

Coordinator of the Group, Mrs Monica Ugela who stated that the group was one among the first that was formed two years ago to support the governor said its mandate was to impress on the Governor to contest for the seat even if he was not willing to.

She explained that the governor had served the state with dedication, commitment and sacrifices, stressing that as a group, they were convinced that if elected into the Senate after his tenure as Governor, he would attract more good things to the state.

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The Coordinator of the “Team Ortom for Senate 2023” also said their support for Governor Ortom was based on what he had done for them as individuals, pointing out that they were not expecting any reward from him as they had been funding their activities themselves.

Speaking on behalf of the members of the group from Jemgbagh, Hon. Livinus Awuhe and Hon. Andrew Ayande for MINDA stated that none of the members was compelled or induced to work for the governor and assured that they would continue with the support until their aim was achieved.

Governor Samuel Ortom in a response, expressed appreciation to the group for having the confidence in his ability to represent the zone despite the wrong perception of some people about him and promised not to disappoint the confidence reposed in him.

The group presented branded souvenirs to the governor and his wife, Dr Eunice Ortom including Fez caps, T-Shirts as well as umbrellas to aid his campaign.