Samuel Ortom supports Bola Tinubu's presidency and the South retaining power in 2027, while Atiku Abubakar challenged Tinubu to disclose details of alleged N27 trillion deals.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has challenged current Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate, accusing his administration of poor governance, financial mismanagement, and a sustained campaign to tarnish his image.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has rejected the report from the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, labeling the investigation a politically motivated witch-hunt by the current administration.

Governor Samuel Ortom has denied allegations of a plot to replace Aondoakaa as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for Benue State in the 2027 elections. He reiterated his support for the current candidate.

Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has vowed to expose alleged 'rot and looting' within Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, following a N139.8bn probe, a claim Alia has dismissed.

Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has dismissed circulating social media claims that he intends to contest the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027, labeling the reports false and misleading.

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has condemned the killing of the state's former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack.

Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has rejected a state commission's report that alleged a ₦139.8 billion discrepancy in government finances between 2015 and 2023 during his tenure.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has advised traditional rulers to avoid partisan politics and called on his kinsmen to unite for the development of their community.