A controversy has erupted in Benue State after allegations that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was conveyed in a vehicle reportedly linked to former governor Samuel Ortom during his Makurdi visit. In separate coverage, both outlets report that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s office raised questions publicly about how the vehicle was made available for Obi.
Hyacinth Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, says preliminary checks and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) records linked the Toyota Land Cruiser reportedly used during the visit to Ortom, including the registration number ABUJA: GWA 608 BT and Ortom’s name and address in Judges Quarters, Makurdi. Kula frames the issue as a concern about political alignment, asking how Ortom’s supporters and resources could be used by another presidential candidate.
The outlets also note that the allegations touch on broader political context ahead of 2027, including Ortom’s stated positions and his influence in Benue political parties. Neither source reports a response from Ortom or his representatives at the time of writing, and the claims remain disputed.
