Wike’s ally, Ortom inaugurated PDP Board of Trustees member

The rapid previous Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, was on Monday inaugurated as a member of the Board of Trustees, BOT, of the Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP.

Ortom, who shall be representing Benue State on the celebration’s highest advisory physique, joins the BOT at a time the PDP is making efforts to reposition itself forward of 2027 elections.

His induction exhibits his continued relevance inside the celebration’s nationwide construction, particularly as a key ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.

Each males had been central figures within the G-5 Governors, also referred to as the Integrity Group, which challenged the PDP’s zoning system within the run-up to the 2023 common elections.

The assembly was chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who additionally serves because the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Discussion board.

Different notable celebration stalwarts in attendance had been PDP appearing Nationwide Chairman, Umar Damagum, BoT Secretary and former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Makarfi, in addition to a number of former governors: Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Sule Lamido, Udom Emmanuel, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Seriake Dickson, Babangida Muazu, and Adamu Muazu.