In a surprising move, the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has endorsed the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, for the position of President of Nigeria, just weeks before the country’s general election. The announcement has caused a stir in political circles, with many wondering what prompted the endorsement and what it could mean for the election outcome.
Ortom, who has been a vocal critic of the current administration, cited Obi’s track record of good governance during his time as Governor of Anambra State as the reason for his endorsement. He praised Obi for his prudence with public funds, and his ability to attract foreign investment, stating that he believes Obi has what it takes to steer the country in the right direction.
The endorsement comes at a critical time for the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), of which Obi was a is a member before defecting to the Labour Party. With just a few weeks to go before the election, the PDP is looking to mount a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has held power in Nigeria since 2015.
