Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue State, has disclosed his preferred presidential candidate for the 2023 general election.
Ortom announced Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as his preferred presidential candidate on Thursday.
News outlets learned that Ortom confessed during a Town Hall meeting that he works for Obi in the state.
He stated that he supports Obi because he believes the former Anambra State governor is psychologically and physically competent to get the country back on track.
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Ortom, who was a guest at the Town Hall meeting attended by stakeholders from the state’s 276 Council Wards, received a standing ovation from the audience, who chanted his and Obi’s names.
According to the Governor of Benue State, the time has come for Nigerians to abandon party allegiance and loyalty in favour of a God-fearing, capable, and competent hand to lead the country out of its current quagmire.
He said, “we have come to a time where we must leave out sentiments and save Nigeria by looking at individuals who can lead with the fear of God and provide gainful employment for the youths.
“We must, in this 2023, fashion a new Nigeria, Nigeria that will give the people equity, fairness, and justice.
“The PDP has failed Nigerians, APC has failed Nigerians, political parties have failed Nigerians, even Labour Party has failed Nigerians. We must therefore look at individuals, those people who can deliver.
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“So, this is not about the party, I am not in Labour Party but I am working for Peter Obi. Peter Obi will make sure that we sleep with our two eyes closed. These unnecessary killings that are going on in our country will stop.
“I have chosen to support him. I appreciate you all for choosing Peter Obi. Of the three presidential candidates, Peter Obi has the character, and competence to lead Nigeria.”
However, Obi, who was supposed to attend, was stranded owing to poor weather, forcing him to cancel his travel and address the crowd electronically.
Obi thanked the people of Benue and Governor Ortom for their support, assuring them that their efforts will not go in vain.
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The presidential contender further stated that if elected, he would make certain that the state did not remain the same.
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