Why I will not join ADC – Ortom
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has dismissed speculations suggesting he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Contrary to reports circulating in some political circles, Ortom insists he has no intention of leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The former governor spoke on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television.
Ortom said while others are free to associate with any coalition, he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“People are free to join any coalition that they so wish, but for me, and the people that I lead, we remain in PDP,” he said.
“I’m the leader of PDP in Benue state and a member of the BoT; I am not joining any coalition. We have no business with that.”
The former governor said he does not believe the ADC-led movement has the capacity to endure political pressure, adding that the party would still face defeat even if it overcomes its current legal battles.
“I don’t see it surviving; in any case, even if they survive, if they are through with the litigation that is going on, they will be defeated hands down,” Ortom added.
Ortom also said he is not surprised by the recent exit of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the PDP.
Abubakar, a founding member of the PDP, resigned from the party last week and is expected to officially join the ADC.
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