Gov. Ortom Finally Dumps APC

Samuel Ortom

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom said he has finally ceased to be a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following what he called “a red card” given to him.

Ortom made this known, Monday in Makurdi shortly after swearing in a new Special Adviser on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Jerome Shimbe who replaced Mr Titus Zam, sacked on July 8.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN, the Governor said that, the red card from APC would enable him to join any political party that has an ideology worthy of being adopted by his administration.

Mr. Ortom also stated that the dysfunctional relationship between him and the party under which he contested the 2015 governorship election in the state has left him without a party.

It could be recalled that the governor partially dissolved his cabinet last week, retaining four out of the 16 commissioners and seven out of 19 Special Advisers.

However, the Governor did not give any reason for dissolving his cabinet, it was reliably gathered that the sudden cabinet reshuffle might not be unconnected with the friction between him and the APC leader in the state, Sen. George Akume.

Governor Ortom also said that the appointment of Shimbe was based on his impeccable character and proven track record of service.

He advised the new adviser to strive to justify the confidence reposed in him and open his doors to all indigenes seeking for assistance from him regardless of their political affiliation.

Responding, Shimbe thanked the governor for finding him worthy of the appointment while pledging to ensure that the governor succeeds in all his endeavours.
NAN

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