Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, is facing backlash ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with some stakeholders in the state accusing him of a "double political game" between President Bola Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.

Rising political activities ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections have sparked fresh concerns over the safety of opposition politicians...

Mr Ortom described the action of the thugs as “wrong” and “inconsistent with democratic principles.”