The former Governor of Benue State and current leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, has attributed his defeat in the 2023 Benue North-West senatorial election to a lack of divine consultation.
Speaking in Makurdi on Sunday while hosting his former political appointees, Ortom admitted that he failed to seek spiritual guidance before entering the race.
Reflecting on the outcome, he stated that his future actions would be guided by a different approach, noting that with past experience, he would consult God and seek His approval before doing anything.
He further clarified that he had not originally intended to run for the Senate but was pressured into the contest by others.
The former governor also expressed deep regret regarding the selection of the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the last election. Ortom confessed that he bypassed democratic results and divine guidance to install his preferred choice.
“The mistake I did in 2023 was to impose a gubernatorial candidate on all of you who are in PDP. I did not ask God. We had a mock election in Vandeikya and when the result came out, he came a distant fourth. I called some people and consulted them and they told me he was a difficult market to sell politically but I pleaded with them and they didn’t know how to say no to me,” he revealed.
He described this decision as his “greater mistake,” acknowledging that the process was manipulated to favour a candidate who lacked popular support.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Ortom vowed to change his leadership style.
He promised that as the head of the PDP in Benue, he would ensure the will of the people prevails when choosing candidates for various offices.
Additionally, he emphasized the importance of spiritual support for those in power, calling for sustained prayers for leaders at all levels to succeed.
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