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2023: Benue Governor Declares Ambition To Run For Senate

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has declared his ambition to contest for Benue North West senatorial seat in 2023.

TRIXX NG learnt that the seat is currently occupied by Senator Emmanuel Orker Jev, who may seek a second mandate from members of his constituency.

Ortom has, however, disclosed his intention to unseat the incumbent Jev over the weekend when he sought the blessing of his kinsmen at a meeting with Nzorov people comprising traditional rulers and other leaders.

 

The governor told his Nzorov brethren that he was now convinced to contest the Senate seat on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Responding, the District Head of Nzorov, Chief Gwatse Akaahena, who spoke on behalf of traditional and political leaders, gave their nod and affirmed their support for the governor to go ahead and run for the Senate seat.

A statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Nathaniel Ikyur, quoted the traditional rulers as saying that they (kinsmen) are in full support of their son to contest and win the Senate seat and also conquer higher offices.

 

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