During the 2023 Nigerian election, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, a PDP member, broke ranks to endorse Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, citing the need for a "New Nigeria". This endorsement, alongside support from other figures like Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, aimed to leverage Obi's popularity among youth and was part of a larger rebellion by PDP governors. Read the analysis of the G5 governors' stance at BusinessDay .

Candidate Endorses Peter Obi - Legitvibes: 2023: A Fresh Governorship

During the 2023 Nigerian election, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, a PDP member, broke ranks to endorse Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, citing the need for a "New Nigeria". This endorsement, alongside support from other figures like Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, aimed to leverage Obi's popularity among youth and was part of a larger rebellion by PDP governors. Read the analysis of the G5 governors' stance at BusinessDay .