Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has apologised for endorsing Titus Uba as the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, describing the decision as a grave political error that weakened the party.

Ortom said: “My decision contradicted the outcome of an internal mock primary conducted among aspirants and eroded the PDP’s competitiveness in the state.”

“The move proved to be a costly misjudgment that haunted the party throughout the election season.”

“Several influential party stakeholders had cautioned me against imposing a candidate, warning that such a choice would struggle to gain widespread acceptance among voters, advice I ignored.”

“I did not consult God before taking that decision. I apologise to those who were ahead of him when you conducted your mock election to determine the leading candidate among the then aspirants.”

“Warning signs were evident even before the election. His treatment overseas cost the state government over N300 million. That alone was a sign that he was not the right choice for the party.”

“All those who vied for the PDP governorship ticket, I apologise, I insisted it must be Uba. I am sorry for my actions.”