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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has dismissed the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after leaving office.<\/p>\n

Ortom, however, vowed to support and work for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, as a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Arise Television\u2019s Morning Show on Wednesday, the governor said he would continue to ensure equity and justice in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Ortom said he worked for the emergence of a southern presidency because he wanted equity and justice.<\/p>\n

According to him: \u201cThat is not on my table, I\u2019m in PDP, and I worked for the Southern presidency, which Tinubu and Obi were part of. Defecting is not on my table now.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Tinubu is sworn in, I will continue to pray and support him to succeed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remain the leader of PDP in Benue State but will continue to work for equity and justice in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has dismissed the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after leaving office. Ortom, however, vowed to support and work for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, as a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member. 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