Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom does not hate President Muhammadu Buhari, his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur has declared emphatically.
He disclosed that it always seems like Ortom is attacking President Buhari because he’s challenging the president to wake up to his responsibilities.
According to him, his principal can’t keep quiet and watch things go wrong and people get killed on a daily basis while the government remains aloof.
The Benue Governor’s media aide stated that his comments are targeted at taking a stand for the people who elected him into office.
“I want to reiterate the fact that my principal, governor Samuel Ortom, doesn’t hate President Buhari. His comments on the state of the nation and the leadership style of the president do not mean he hates him.
No sane person will keep num while his people are being killed on a daily basis. I am sure you are aware of the killings that have been going on in Logo, Guma, Agatu and other parts of Benue state by herdsmen.
Do you expect the governor to keep quiet? He will continue to speak and stand for his people,” he stated.
On whether Governor Ortom will be contesting for the Senate position in 2023, his media aide said his principal is still consulting God and would make his intention known soon.
“Governor Ortom is aware of the clamour in many quarters for him to contest for senate in 2023, but in his usual character, he is still consulting with God and will make his intention known in due course,” Ikyur said.
