According to Politics Nigeria, Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, has labeled Senator Dino Melaye as a ‘liability’ to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor further counseled the PDP's gubernatorial candidate in the recent Kogi election, emphasizing, "it’s time to graduate from thuggery".
Ortom's response, conveyed by his media aide Terver Akase, was prompted by Melaye's verbal assault on the ex-governor at the North Central Zonal meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
Melaye's criticism targeted Ortom for endorsing President Bola Tinubu's administration in Port Harcourt and accused him of engaging in anti-party actions during the 2023 general election.
Ortom's statement, titled Melaye: 'A leopard won't change its spots, time to graduate from thuggery', characterized the senator as a "burden not only to the PDP but also to the virtuous people of Kogi State.
“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.”
The reason for the people's rejection of Melaye's gubernatorial bid is that he could not even cast his vote for himself in the previous election, and his outbursts and humor frequently appear on social media.
“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.