
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.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Read full story at Naija News ↗
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSources
- Daily Post Politics, Matthew Atungwu
- Information Nigeria, Editor
- Naija News, Justina Otio
Similar stories

Former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has said he does not regret publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu, describing the endorsement as a deliberate political decision made after Nigerians gave the former Lagos State governor the mandate in the 2023 election. Ortom's comments come amid political positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
Vanguard (NG)·September 8, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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.
Vanguard (NG)·September 8, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has endorsed Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde for the presidency ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, according to Legit.ng. Obi reportedly highlighted Makinde's qualifications for the office and called for political unity to ensure credible elections. The endorsement marks a notable development in early alignments among opposition figures as parties and aspirants begin positioning for the next presidential contest in Nigeria.
Legit.ng·September 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has described Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde as presidential material, according to PM News. Obi made the remark ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, adding that whoever wins the poll fairly should be supported by others to help move the country forward. The comments come amid early political manoeuvring and speculation over potential candidates and alliances for the next presidential race in Africa's most populous nation.
PM News (NG)·September 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has explained his choice of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The Sun published on Sunday, Obi said the decision was based on their shared commitment to common goals, according to African Examiner. The report did not include further details from the interview.
African Examiner·July 20, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has pushed back against comments attributed to Datti Baba-Ahmed regarding former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi. According to Tribune Online, the media group insisted that Obi remains capable of rescuing Nigeria, rejecting suggestions to the contrary. The exchange highlights ongoing debate within opposition political circles ahead of the 2027 general elections, as supporters of the former presidential candidate defend his leadership credentials and political standing.
Tribune Online (NG)·September 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM