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God Told Me Not To Contest Election In 2027 – Ortom On Losing 2023 Polls

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The immediate past governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has said that God told him not to contest any election in 2027.

Ortom made the disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi when People’s Democracy Party, PDP, G-14 members paid him a courtesy visit.

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G-14 members are elders of the PDP in the 14 Tiv speaking local government areas in Benue.

The former governor said he had no option but to respect God’s wish.

He admitted that he failed to consult God before joining the 2023 election, hence his defeat.

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Ortom stated that the PDP was determined to take over the Benue Government House in 2027.

According to him, he lost his senatorial bid in 2023 over his failure to consult God.

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“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,” he said.

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Ortom further disclosed that while serving the state as governor, he made far-reaching sacrifices, including abandoning his family and friends at some point for state matters.

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The former governor promised to continue to support the party, adding that no one’s ambition should be above the interest of the party.

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According to him, after he left office, he wanted to go on sabbatical, but the elders objected.

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