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Senator Suswam Debunks Defection Rumors Amid Invitation Controversy

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Former Benue State Governor and current Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam has dismissed circulating rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “false and misleading,” according to a statement released by his media aide, Bede Bartholomew. The statement, issued on Friday, addresses misinformation stemming from a recent invitation extended to Suswam by Governor Hyacinth Alia to attend a State Banquet scheduled for October 10, 2025.

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Bartholomew clarified that the invitation was a formal one directed at key stakeholders involved in the Benue project, and not a political event or decamping ceremony. “As a former governor, Senator Suswam remains a stakeholder in Benue’s development and accepted the invitation purely in that capacity,” the statement read.

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Suswam urged his supporters and the general public to disregard the rumor, describing it as “baseless, aimless, and a lie from the deepest pit of hell.” He also expressed appreciation to those who reached out to verify the information and wished everyone a pleasant weekend.

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The clarification comes as social media reports fueled speculation about Suswam’s political intentions, which he firmly denies. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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