Speaking at the expanded exco meeting of the party, Ortom said that he still remains in the People Democratic Party.
Ortom stressed the need for the PDP members in the state to unite to overcome the loss recorded during the 2023 general election.
He said, “There is no need to apportion blame. The elections have come and gone, we must draw a line and forge ahead.
“PDP is the only party that is strong and receptive to the yearnings of the people. With our new commitment, we will make the party more vibrant for tomorrow.
“We shall succeed in future elections. I do not have any friction with Moro and Suswam.
He added, “The rumors that am decamping to APC am not going anywhere this one that they are calling me the leader of the party in the state which comes with lots of responsibilities, I will not leave it for anybody.
“APC has not invited me to join it, am not a busybody who will be moving from one place to another, am committed to my party (PDP). We must respect the party at all times. Let us strategise to return to power. Now is the time to plan we must plan ahead of them as they did in 2023.
Also speaking, a former governor of the state, Gabriel Suswam, regretted that the party had suffered defeat but enjoined the members to come together to reflect on where they made mistakes and learn from them.
Also, the Senate minority leader, Senator Aba Moro, said that APC was mismanaging power and stressed that God’s anointing has left them.
