Senator representing Benue Northwest District, Emmanuel Orker Jev has said
the relationship between him and Governor Samuel Ortom will not become frosty
over the National Assembly seat in 2023.
This is coming after speculations that the political arena in the state is
rife with speculations that Jev and the governor would soon fall apart over the
latter’s alleged ambition to contest the Senate seat on expiration of his
second tenure in 2023.
But Jev, who is currently serving his first term at the Senate, dispelled
the speculation on Monday while fielding questions from reporters in Makurdi.
Jev noted that he has four years mandate at the Senate which he can’t take
lightly.
He also debunked allegations that he was planning to dump the PDP for
another political party, describing it as an attempt by some people to cause
confusion.
The senator also restated that the Minister of Special Duties, George
Akume, who he (Jev) defeated in the recent election remained his leader.
