“It’s time to graduate from thuggery” – Ortom fires back at Dino Melaye as PDP crisis continues

Former Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has branded Senator Dino Melaye a ‘liability’ to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor also advised the PDP governorship candidate in the last Kogi election, saying, “it’s time to graduate from thuggery.”

Ortom’s statement issued by his media aide, Terver Akase, was in response to the verbal attack by Melaye on the former governor during the North Central Zonal meeting held in Abuja on Thursday.

Melaye had criticized the former governor for his statement in Port Harcourt supporting the government of President Bola Tinubu and accused him (Ortom) of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election.

Ortom, in a statement titled, “Melaye: ‘A leopard won’t change its spots, time to graduate from thuggery’ described the senator as a ‘liability not only to PDP but also to the good people of Kogi State.

“This is why the people rejected his bid to be their governor. In the last election, Dino could not even vote for himself. His rants and comedy often end up on social media. 

“He makes no contributions to the party and instead drags its image to infamy with his acts of ignominy,” the former governor said.