: He attributed the fragmented results in certain states to this lack of unified action and transparency within the group. 🏛️ Background: The G5 Governors
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has reportedly broken his silence regarding the internal friction within the G5 Governors during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking in a recent interview, Ortom alleged that while the group had reached a consensus to support Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, Nyesom Wike held private meetings with Bola Ahmed Tinubu without the group's knowledge. 🔑 Key Revelations from Ortom
: He expressed shock that Wike allegedly negotiated a separate deal with the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu. : He attributed the fragmented results in certain
: Ortom claimed the G5 (Integrity Group) had internally decided to back Peter Obi to ensure a Southern presidency.
: Ortom noted that the group was led to believe they were moving in one direction, while secret alignments were happening elsewhere. 🔑 Key Revelations from Ortom : He expressed
: While Ortom and others publicly leaned toward Obi, Wike eventually supported Tinubu, who later appointed him as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). ⚖️ Impact on the 2023 Elections
: The resignation of the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to maintain North/South balance. : While Ortom and others publicly leaned toward
: The split within the PDP governors contributed to a three-way race that changed traditional voting patterns in the South-East and North-Central.