Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has urged Senator Dino Melaye to find a more respectable occupation. Ortom’s advice came in response to Melaye’s verbal assault on him at a North Central Zonal meeting in Abuja.
Melaye had criticized Ortom’s support for President Tinubu in Port Harcourt, accusing him of anti-party activities. Melaye also questioned Ortom’s right to attend party meetings and posted their altercation on social media.
In a statement titled “Melaye: ‘A Leopard Won’t Change Its Spots, Time to Graduate from Thuggery,'” Ortom described Melaye as “a liability to the PDP and the people of Kogi State.” He recounted Melaye’s history of insulting prominent party members.
Ortom defended his own contributions to the party and country, emphasizing his advocacy for justice and fairness, which led him to support power rotation to the southern part of Nigeria in the 2023 election.
Ortom stated, “Chief Ortom has made selfless sacrifices to the PDP, serving in various capacities. He played a key role in the 2011 presidential election victory and defended his people during the Buhari administration and the herdsmen crisis.”
He added, “Between Dino Melaye who supported a northern candidate and Samuel Ortom who insisted on equity, who genuinely loves the PDP? Dino should find a more dignified vocation.”
Despite attempts to reach Senator Melaye for comment, he did not respond to calls or text messages. CONTINUE READING
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