At a PDP expanded caucus meeting in Makurdi, Ortom strongly criticised members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. He labelled them “political termites”, urging the PDP to expel anyone who left for what he called an *“uncertain boat with an uncertain future”*.
Ortom expressed confidence in the PDP’s resilience:
>I am very optimistic … PDP will bounce back to power in 2027 … Those who left … are in an uncertain boat … will realise that there is no greener pasture elsewhere.”
Ortom’s remarks reflect deep concern among PDP stalwarts about the enticement of members by the ADC-led coalition.
He suggests that the coalition is ephemeral and unstable, lacking ideological cohesion or grassroots support.
His tone is aligned with broader criticisms from the PDP and the presidency, who warn the ADC alliance is built on bitterness and opportunism—doomed to unravel quickly.
Samuel Ortom’s verdict is clear: those who jumped ship to the ADC coalition will eventually regret it, and the coalition itself is unlikely to endure. For Ortom, the path forward lies within the PDP—a party he believes will lead a successful comeback in the 2027 elections.
