Connect with us

FEATURED

Samuel Ortom Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate In Benue

Published

on





Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue has emerged as the 2019 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue.

NAN reports that Ortom defeated other three contestants; John Tondo, Paul Orhii and Felix Atume at the primary election.

Hajia Zainab Maina, the Chairman PDP Electoral Panel for the state announced that Ortom scored 2,210 votes to emerge winner, while Tondo got 475 votes and Atume and Orhii polled 44 and 10 votes respectively.

Advertisement

No invalid votes were recorded during the election.

According to her, the election is free, fair, peaceful and conducted in accordance with the party’s constitution.

In Ortom’s acceptance speech, he commended the delegates for re-electing him as the party candidate, adding that he would ensure unity among party members for the progress of PDP.

Advertisement

Also, he promised to carry all aspirants along for growth and development of the state for the future generations to benefit.

Ortom promised to carry all stakeholders along in tackling insecurity in the state in order to ensure safety of lives and property.

He however, urged those who lost in the contest to support the party candidates so as to ensure victory in the 2019 general elections.

Advertisement
FEATURED5 hours ago

Chant of ‘No Objections’ Deafens Public Hearing on Anioma State Creation

FEATURED5 hours ago

South-South APC Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid as Sole Candidate, Endorse APC Govs in Major Political Scheme

FEATURED16 hours ago

FBI Goes After Lagos-based Man Who Allegedly Diverted Trump’s 2025 Inauguration Fund of N460 Million

COMMUNITY REPORT19 hours ago

Historic 71-Year Campaign for Anioma State Gains Momentum at Public Hearing as Delta North Monarchs Urge Justice and Action

COMMUNITY REPORT1 day ago

Isoko South Chair Urges Trainees of ‘More Cap-Up’ Scheme to Make Judicious Use of Starter Packs

FEATURED1 day ago

Constitutional Review: Stakeholders Unanimously Demand, Submit Memoranda for Creation of Anioma State from Delta

FEATURED1 day ago

Wike Bombs Amaechi, Accuses His Wife of Fleecing NDDC Funds, Calls Tinubu to Release Forensic Audit Report

Delta Politician
COMMUNITY REPORT1 day ago

NUJ Warri Lauds Tompolo, Other Benefactors, Tasks Delta Govt on Eburu Street Road Repair

OPINION2 days ago

ANIOMA STATE CREATION: ANOTHER FEATHER IN NWOKO’s CAP

FEATURED2 days ago

Chevron’s Boss Calls for Pragmatic Approach to the Future of Energy at NOG 2025

FEATURED2 days ago

DELTA CENTRAL 2027: WHAT URHOBO NATION NEEDS IS A SMART AND WORKING SENATOR, NOT AN OKPE-SLOT FILLER

FEATURED2 days ago

NEPC Forthcoming Promotion Exam: No Breach of Civil Service Rules – Official Dismisses Report of Nepotism

ENTERTAINMENT2 days ago

CEO of Rero TV Announces 5th Anniversary Celebration for Sapele

FEATURED3 days ago

Suspected Cultists Arrested as Police Recover Pistol, Stolen Vehicle in Delta

Senate
FEATURED3 days ago

Expectations High as Public Hearing on Anioma State Creation Begins on Friday

Advertisement
Advertisement