Ahead of next year’s Presidential elections, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday pointed out that he doesn’t have any discrimination against any presidential candidate as a politician and that they are all welcome.
Returning from his visit to Port Harcourt, Governor Ortom replied to a question by reports saying that people only read had a shallow impression of his trending photo where he stood with Peter Obi the Labour Party presidential candidate.
In his words, he asserted that the country’s problems surpassed biased politics
‘At the end, the solution to the challenges of Nigeria is what matters. Where we are today calls for all hands to be on deck,’ he said.
He added, ‘I am free to receive any candidate who comes visiting or seeking audience with me. I cannot say no when such request comes.’
On security, the governor advised agriculturists in the state to engage in group farming so that when some are working, others can keep watch against the enemies.
Commenting about insecurity, Gov Ortom instructed agriculturists in the state to do out in groups rather than being isolated in farmland which makes them vulnerable to attacks; while other farmers are concentrating on their work others word stay vigilant against trespassers.
He revealed that he had related to the Federal Government for AK 47 license, Governor Ortom cautioned the resident of the state to be watchful.
‘We will continue to fight for our right. We will not rest.’
‘Let me advise our people to embrace group farming because, while some of them will be cropping, others should watch.’
‘The recent launch of the volunteer guards was meant to protect the state and not to intimidate anyone. Criminals should know that the security architecture of the state will catch up with them.’
‘Self-defence is the first law of nature. We must defend ourselves. I have made application to the FG for license to own AK47. We have decided to take our destinies in our hand to want peace. We want to remain the food basket of the nation.’
‘We shall fight to survive. We are ready to spill the last pint of our blood to protect our lands,’ said Gov. Ortom
Governor Ortom urged dwellers if the state to revolt against the Killings of innocent citizens, emphasizing his discontentment with the situation.
‘The FG has demonstrated that they lack capacity to safeguard the country.’