Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has addressed speculation about his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. According to the Daily Post, Ortom was a key member of the G5 Governors, also known as the Integrity Group, which emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party. Details of his comments were not fully provided in the report.

Former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of running the state with lies and hypocrisy, according to Vanguard. Ortom said he challenged the seizure of his vehicles in court and won, with the court ordering the vehicles' return and awarding him ₦5 million in damages. The dispute marks a continuing political feud between the former governor and the current administration in Benue State, Nigeria.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has announced that he is backing President Bola Tinubu ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, abandoning his previous support for Labour Party figure Peter Obi. According to Naija News, Ortom described his endorsement of Tinubu as a deliberate political decision. The move marks a significant shift in allegiance for the former governor, who had aligned with Obi during the 2023 presidential contest. Further details of his reasoning were not provided in the report.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Minister Nyesom Wike has denied rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jungudo Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, emphasized Wike's importance as a valuable asset in a statement released on Wednesday, addressing the speculations surrounding his political allegiance.

Former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has declared support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 and backed Michael Aondoakaa for Benue governor. According to Vanguard, Ortom recalled attending a 2023 reception for Nyesom Wike's ministerial appointment, where he stated he had no regret saying some of them would support Tinubu to win in 2027. The endorsement signals early political alignments ahead of Nigeria's next general elections.

Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, referred to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as the National Leader of the winning faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This statement was made on Friday, as Akpabio urged Nigerians to disregard Wike's claim of being an exceptional performer during his tenure as governor.