At the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) pivotal North-Central stakeholders’ meeting on April 17, gubernatorial candidate Dino Melaye and former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom engaged in a heated exchange.

Melaye voiced his astonishment that Ortom could attend a PDP gathering after allegedly engaging in anti-party activities that cost the party the presidential and gubernatorial races in Benue. He demanded that the PDP take disciplinary action against Ortom.

This sparked a verbal altercation between the two, who traded accusations and insults. The incident created tensions within the meeting, raising concerns about the party’s unity ahead of the 2023 elections. CONTINUE READING

Video of the Clash:

Senator @_dinomelaye rubbished, carpeted,disgraced, and embarrassed former governor Utom of Benue State today. Melaye said he was shocked that Governor Utom could feel comfortable sitting in a PDP meeting, walking in majestically after his anti party activities. Dino said he is… pic.twitter.com/3wGMPKUx4i

— Mayor of Eika ❄️ (@iamhistory_) April 17, 2024