The Executive Governor of Benue State, Governor Samuel Ortom has declared his decision to withdraw from all political activities until an end come to the herdsmen killings in the State.
Governor Samuel Ortom
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As the number of dead people in Benue State dead from the attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen increases, the Governor has made it known that he ceases to be involved in any political activities until further notice.
Governor Ortom made this declaration at the emergency stakeholders meeting held at the new banquet hall of the Government House. He mentioned that the 2019 election is in God’s hands as he abandons his decision to run for the governorship position.
Governor Ortom said: “I have decided to withdraw from every political activities until this problem is over. I cannot be a leader over dead people. 2019 is in God’s hand. This time, there is need for synergy, cooperation and unity among every Benue people across party lines.”
The Governor explained that he called upon the former governor of the state, Gabriel Suswam and the former senate president, David Mark for an emergency stakeholder meeting.
He added: “Yesterday for the first time in months, I called the former governor, Gabriel Suswam and former Senate President, David Mark to inform them about the stakeholders meeting today but was told the former governor traveled out of the country. This issue is beyond party politics.” The governor also claimed that the herdsmen are not invading the state to graze but rather to take over the land. He said: “These people are not coming for grazing but for occupation. It is not about grazing of cattle but about taking over the land.”
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