Ortom, on Monday, July 16, announced his departure from the ruling APC.

He said “As for party, I’ve been given the red card and I’m now outside the pitch.

“So, if I have been given the red card and I’m standing outside, that means I’m a free man.”

According to Daily Post, Oshiomhole said the Benue state Governor had assured him severally that he will not leave.

The APC chairman said “Governor Ortom had told me severally that he will not leave the APC unless he was pushed out and I know that we have not pushed him out.”

There are reports also that will join the Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC) when the National Assembly returns from recess.

The RAPC led by Buba Galadima broke away from the APC on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.