Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday called on the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, to apologise over his outburst against him and the people of the state.
Ortom described as false the claim that he profiled Fulani herdsmen and made the claim that his people stole cows from his farm.
He said, “I condemn the statement against me by Atiku. When it got to me, I chatted with him through a WhatsApp message; he apologised but declined to make a public apology. “But I am against the Fulani terrorists coming from Niger, Chad, Senegal, and Mali. He must do a retraction. If he does not, on the day of the election, we will vote according to the election.
“We cannot vote for a president who will continue the carnage against our people. He wants to use me as a scapegoat. Atiku is unfair to the people. Do you think Fulani will make you president? You lie. You have committed sacrilege against the Benue people,” Ortom said.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2023: Atiku's presidential bid suffers setback as Ortom, Benue elders withdraw supportThe Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, appeared to have withdrawn support for the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
Read more »
![BREAKING: Ortom, Benue Leaders withdraw support for Atiku [DETAILS]](https://i.headtopics.com/images/2022/10/26/nigerianewsdesk/breaking-ortom-benue-leaders-withdraw-support-for--breaking-ortom-benue-leaders-withdraw-support-for--1585011707730329600.webp?w=640)
BREAKING: Ortom, Benue Leaders withdraw support for Atiku [DETAILS]The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has possibly withdrawn his support for the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar. POLITICS NIGERIA gathered on Tuesday evening that Ortom accused Atiku of dishonoring him as Governor and working against the interests of the state. Ortom appeared to have been miffed by Atiku’s …
Read more »
Buhari Government Irresponsible for Abandoning Projects in Edo —Governor Obaseki | Sahara ReportersThe Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has described President Muhammadu Buhari's government as irresponsible for abandoning many infrastructural projects in the state. The governor stated this while speaking to journalists after he inspected the Universal Basic Education Commission's proposed Model School for South-South Zone at Abudu, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, claiming that the unfinished projects were affecting the socio-economic growth of the state.
Read more »
Benue Internal Revenue Unseals Jos Disco Office – THISDAYLIVE
Read more »
Gunmen attack Benue community, kill twoTwo people have been killed at Tse Igbur in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Read more »
Suspected herdsmen reportedly intercept Benue Links bus, abduct 16 passengers, driverGunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly intercepted a Benue Links bus along the Ugbokolo and Okpoga area in Okpokwu Local Government Area of
Read more »