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2023: Wike Drops Fresh Hint On Preferred Presidential Candidate

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Wike has dropped a fresh update on the preferred presidential candidate to support. Wike has hinted that talks with his political allies on the presidential candidate to support will soon be concluded. The governor explained that Rivers people have been duly sensitised and told to vote for the PDP governorship candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Wike Denies Being Leader Of G5 Govs, Reveals Real Head

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Wike has denied being the leader of the aggrieved PDP governors.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said he is not the leader of the aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly known as G5.

Wike, in a recent interview on BBC, named the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom as leader of the G5.

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“We can’t leave our house to armed robbers, we can’t do that. No way. And we won’t leave this party,” he said.

“I don’t lead the G5; our leader is the governor of Benue State.
“We are not like them. We would stay inside this house and fight.
“And we know they have no choice than to allow peace to reign.”

The PDP has been enmeshed in crisis after the party’s national convention in May 2022 where former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeated 12 other aspirants, including Wike, to emerge the party presidential candidate for 2023 elections.

Dissatisfied with the outcome of the primary, Wike and his associates are demanding the replacement of the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu with a southerner to correct “regional imbalance” in the PDP considering Messrs Atiku and Ayu are both northerners.

Apart from Wike and Ortom, other governors who are members of the G5 are Ifeanyi Ugwanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo).

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The G5 governors, who were appointed into the PDP presidential campaign council, withdrew their membership and have since boycotted PDP presidential rallies.

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JUST IN: Udom Holds Closed-door Meeting With G5 Govs Over Tinubu

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Udom held a closed-door meeting with the G5 governors over Tinubu’s endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with the aggrieved PDP governors. This online news platform gathered that the widely-reported treaty between the G5 Governors and Tinubu is expected to be … Read more

2023: Fresh Crisis Hits G5 Govs Over Choice Of Presidential Candidate

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A fresh crisis has hit the G5 Govs over a choice of Presidential Candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aggrieved governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), better known as G5, are currently enmeshed in a crisis over their choice of a presidential candidate. The governors are not ready to … Read more

G-5 Govs Attend PDP Campaign Flag-off In Rivers [PHOTOS]

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The G-5 governors of PDP on Saturday attended the party campaign flag-off in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise known as the G-5, attended the flag-off of the Rivers State PDP campaign on Saturday. The governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Nyesom Wike … Read more

PDP Crisis: Wike Dares Ayu To Stop Ortom, Others

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Gov. Wike has dared Ayu to stop the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has blasted the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorcha Ayu, over his boastful statement that he can stop the political aspirations of Benue Governor Samuel Ortom … Read more

Peter Obi Meets Gov. Ortom Of Benue State Over Flood Disaster [PHOTOS]

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Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … Read more

Wike, Other Aggrieved PDP Govs Reconvene In Spain For Crucial Meeting [PHOTO]

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Wike and other aggrieved PDP govs have reconvened in Spain for a crucial meeting.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and three of his Southern counterparts have jetted out to Spain. The other governors including Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Samuel Ortom (Benue) are … Read more

Ortom Gives FG Deadline To Approve AK-47 License For BSCVG

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Ortom has given the Federal Government a one-month deadline to approve AK-47 license for BSCVG.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has given a one-month deadline to the federal government to approve his letter to procure AK-47 riffles for the newly established Benue State Community Volunteer Guards or he will seek the advice of his people on the way to go.

 

Ortom stated this on Thursday during the passing out parade of the second batch of the State Volunteer Community Guards held at IBB Square, Makurdi.

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Ortom said that he had applied for approval of AK 47 riffles license but regretted that over three months after, he was yet to get a response from the federal government.

According to him, “I have on behalf of the Benue State Government applied to the responsible Federal Government Agency for approval to procure automatic weapons, particularly AK47 assault riffles to further strengthen your logistic support base and your defense capability.

 

“I am still awaiting approval from the Federal Government to deal accordingly,” Ortom said, adding, ”If there is no reply in the next one month, I will revert to my people to give advice on what to do because the federal government is complicit on the issue of herders’ attacks on the state.”

While stating that state governments and federal government were working towards moving from community policing to State Police, the governor said that when this happens, the personnel will automatically transit to the state police.

 

Ortom admonished the personnel to remain apolitical, conscientious, courteous, vigilant and strong to stand firm and protect the people.

 

To effectively combat crime, the governor said his administration had procured motor vehicles and motorcycles as well as other tools to ease their operation.

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One thousand, five hundred personnel have so far been trained under the State Volunteer Community Guards while the governor promised to up the figure to 10,000 before he leaves office in 2023.

 

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BREAKING: Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration [Full List]

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Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors in the camp of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday boycotted the official inauguration of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council.   The Governors include Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi … Read more

BREAKING: Ortom Denies Reports Of Breaking Ties With Wike

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Ortom Denies Reports Of Breaking Ties With Wike.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has dismissed reports that he has ‘split’ with his close ally, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.   Addressing newsmen in Makurdi, the state capital, shortly after a meeting with the Jemgbagh people of Zone … Read more

BREAKING: New PDP BOT Leadership In Talks With Ikpeazu

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Ikpeazu, new PDP BOT members have met in Umuahia   EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Umuahia, a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees’ newly elected leadership is meeting with Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. EDITOR’S PICK  Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months To … Read more

2023: More Details Of Tinubu’s Pact With Wike Revealed

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Tinubu

2023: More Details Of Tinubu’s Pact With Wike Revealed   EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are indications that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, may remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but work for the emergence of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu contrary to speculations that the … Read more

Samuel Ortom Biography, Age, Education, Political Career, Family, Net Worth, Philanthropy

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Samuel Ortom

Samuel Ortom Biography, Age, Education, Political Career, Family, Net Worth, Philanthropy   EDITOR’S PICK  Funke Akindele Biography, Age, Failed Marriage, Children, Net worth, Source of Wealth Peter Obi Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Source of Wealth, Controversy Bola Ahmed Tinubu Biography, Age, Education, Political Career, Net worth, Controversy EKO HOT BLOG reports that Samuel Loraer Ortom is … Read more

Presidency Slams Ortom Over Latest Comment On Insecurity

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Ortom

Presidency Slams Ortom Over Latest Comment On Insecurity   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has dared Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, to name those who supplied him information that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered security forces to stand down their offensive against herdsmen believed to be of Fulani origin.   It also accused … Read more

‘FG Gave Security Agents Order Not To Fight Fulani Herdsmen – Gov Ortom

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Gov Ortom

Gov Ortom has said that security agents told him that the FG directed them not to arrest armed Fulani Herdsmen   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has alleged that the Federal Government directed security operatives from apprehending and arraigning killer herdsmen. EDITOR’S PICK:  PDP 2023: Atiku Meets Wike, Ortom, … Read more

PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike To Attend Peace Parley In London

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Wike

PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike To Attend Peace Parley In London   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is set to meet with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in London.   Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had recently held a meeting … Read more

Tinubu, Wike’s London Meeting Unsettles PDP, Atiku’s Camp

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Tinubu

Tinubu, Wike’s London Meeting Unsettles PDP, Atiku’s Camp   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the London meeting of the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has reportedly sent cold shivers down the spine of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku … Read more

Okowa, Ortom Appeal To Wike Over PDP Presidential Primary Fallout

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Wike

Okowa has appealed to Wike over PDP presidential primary fallout.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the vice presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has appealed to his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Nyesom Wike on the need for genuine reconciliation on thorny issues rocking the party.   Okowa disclosed this while … Read more

JUST IN: Wike, Ortom, Take Final Decision On Dumping PDP For APC

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Wike, Ortom, Take Final Decision On Dumping PDP For APC. Speaking on Arise TV’s Good Morning Show, Ortom said: “I want to assure Nigerians, that we are members of the PDP and we will not defect to any other political party. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Tinubu Speaks On Hiring Of Fake Catholic Priests At Shettima’s … Read more

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