How Allied Forces Defeated Federal Might in Benue - THISDAYLIVE via thisdaylive
Benue State’s governorship election was a major contest between allied forces in the state and agents of the federal government, writes George Okoh
A reliable source told THISDAY that Ortom had fallen out with top notch members of the APC at the state and federal level due to his altercation with the federal government over the implementation of a law banning open grazing by herdsmen in Benue State. His decision irked the leadership of the APC led by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who threw caution to the wind, levying several allegations of corruption and embezzlement of funds against Ortom. He equally accused the governor of being behind the killings in the state, using militias and livestock guards. Ortom has since dragged Oshiomhole to court over his allegations.
The team went round the state preaching the mantra of change. They accused Ortom of over-dramatising the herdsmen crises with songs mocking the governor. They also hinged their campaign on the inability of the governor to clear outstanding salaries owed workers and pensioners. The governor was however miffed when nine commissioners of police were deployed to the state for security purposes for the election.
He added that the people of North Central Zone were prepared for a free, fair, credible and transparent election that would usher in leaders, who will anchor the Nigerian democracy based on the rule of law compared to the APC, where there is no regard for the rule of law. Ortom urged President Muhammadu Buhari to remember the words of the late elder statesman, Maitama Sule, who told him when he went to congratulate him on his victory in 2015 that he should ensure his leadership was anchored on the rule of law, truthfulness and integrity, where the interest of Nigerians would be protected far and above personal interest.
They believed that the APC-controlled federal government would send security operatives to help them subvert the electoral process in Benue State, and that if PDP felt aggrieved the party would go to court in the worst case scenario,” Spokesman of the PDP, Mr Bemgba Iyortium, said.
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