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.

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.

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.