Akase while stating that the APC were undermining the Ortom administration said, “The APC in Benue State is on a desperate mission to subvert the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom whose tenure will constitutionally last till May 29, 2023.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/04/benue-pdp-bashes-incoming-apc-over-allegations-on-ortoms-administration/

As for the man who has actually presided over Benue State for the past eight years, its outgoing governor Samuel Ortom, the editors of those publications, in their near identical articles, elected to give him a free pass.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202304200055.html

Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202306210031.html

Governor Nyesom Wike of counterpart, Samuel Ortom on Thursday said their alliance within the Peoples Democratic Party) known as the G5 or the Integrity Group remained united.

Source: https://onlinenigeria.com/stories/301762-g5-united-will-announce-preferred-presidential-candidate-say-ortom-wike.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=g5-united-will-announce-preferred-presidential-candidate-say-ortom-wike

Normal official activities in Benue State have been paralysed in recent weeks over the absence of Governor Samuel Ortom from office.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/applause-for-benedict-at-ex-popes-vatican-funeral/

The House gave the approval during plenary following a correspondence from Governor Samuel Ortom to the effect and was read on the floor by the Deputy Speaker, Cristopher Adaji.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/benue-assembly-grants-approval-for-govt-to-key-into-18-2bn-debt-liabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benue-assembly-grants-approval-for-govt-to-key-into-18-2bn-debt-liabilities

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, says he will not be working against the senatorial ambition of Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/02/23/2023-elections-why-i-wont-work-against-ortoms-senatorial-ambition-ayu/

The paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom in Benue State, Och’Idoma, Agaba-Idu HRM Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John has felicitated with the state governor, Samuel Ortom on his birthday.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/23/history-shall-be-kind-to-you-ochidoma-hails-gov-ortom/

Wike leads the group including Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu).

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/cbn-reviews-tenure-of-banks-executive-management-non-executive-directors/