Governor Samuel Ortom has alerted
Benue people that large herds of cattle are being mobilized to storm the state
with mercenaries with a view to causing more displacement and mayhem.
Ortom disclosed on Tuesday at the
Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a solidarity visit on him by the Christian
Elders’ Forum, Benue State chapter.
The Governor noted that what
transpired recently at the state Assembly was just one out of the many plans
hatched by external forces and championed by a leader of the All Progressives
Congress in the State, Senator George Akume to cause unrest in the state.
He noted that the cover provided
by security operatives for eight members of the Assembly was a pointer to the
fact that some security chiefs who were supposed to help protect lives and
property had been compromised for political reasons.
According to the Governor, “It is
worrisome for someone elected to legislate for the good governance of the
country to resort to abating causes against the interest of his constituents.”
He recalled his earlier assertion
that giants would be on the way to hinder the progress of Benue state but also
reminded them to move to the righteous side with God, stressing that victory
was eminent in the end.
Governor Ortom noted that
necessary legal avenues had been taken to address issues relating to a
purported impeachment move against him and suspension of seven members of the
APC faction in the Assembly, adding that what transpired yesterday was entirely
a nullity.
In an address, leader of the
delegation and chairman, Benue Christian Elders’ Forum, Bishop Nathan Nyom,
stated that the church would continue to pray for the Governor and the state in
general for peace and stability in the land.
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