2027: 'I don’t regret expressing my support for Tinubu' — Ortom

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: 'I don’t regret expressing my support for Tinubu' — Ortom

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom stated he has no regrets about supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. In an interview, he explained that his support was a deliberate political decision following Tinubu's election in 2023. Ortom criticized the current administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia, accusing it of failing to uphold the rule of law and targeting political opponents.

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