Governor Ortom of Benue State has once more urged Nigerians to vote in the general elections scheduled for next year by arming themselves with their Permanent Voters Cards, or PVCs.
At a church service to commemorate this year’s Christmas, Governor Ortom gave the charge on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Gboko Road, Makurdi.
He claimed that individuals who were elected to lead the country at all levels have fallen short of their obligations, which is why the country is experiencing suffering, misery, economic problems, and security issues.
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In his words: “The 2023 elections is the only opportunity we have. So those who are yet to collect their PVCs, please, I beg you in the name of God to do so because that is the only way you can exercise your franchise and restore hope and dignity to our country by electing leaders that have been tested and trusted who you can rely on and work with.”
According to him: “One vote can make a difference. So if you want a change that will bring dignity and restoration to our country and promote economic development and add value to the development of humanity and restore security, that vote will count.”
He encouraged the people to ensure that they participate in the forthcoming elections, saying “this time, there is no snatching of ballot boxes because it will not be there for anybody to snatch. BVAS (Bimodal Voter Accreditation System) will make a difference. And so your physical presence, [and] participation is very important.”
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Governor Ortom urged the populace to stay steadfast and resilient as 2023 approached, noting out that Nigerians would have the fulfilling lives they desire with prayers, faith, and good acts.
He said further: “As I told you in 2020 the message that God gave me was that faith without work is dead. So whatever you want, it is important to ask God through prayers. Through having faith, through worship, through whatever in church but you must also do something on your own. To accomplish the faith that you have, you must also apply work and then He will perfect your ways.”
The governor added: “As we move into 2023, my prayer is that all of us will enjoy. Benue people will enjoy. Nigerians will enjoy. And let us be strong, let us be firm and let us be committed to those things that are just and fair. Those things provide equity, fairness and justice. Those things will promote righteousness. Those things that will make us truly children of the Almighty God.”
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Governor Ortom also prayed that “as we move into the New Year, God will give us a turn around that all our mind will be set to do the right thing so that together we can move our country forward.”
During the church ceremony, Ortom was accompanied by Senator Gabriel Suswam and his wife, Yemisi Suswam, who served as the state’s most recent governor.
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