Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, made it clear on Wednesday that his criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari is not motivated by animosity toward him personally.
Because of the continuous armed Fulani attacks in the state, Ortom addressed the assumption in the public that he despises Buhari.
In an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning News, Ortom emphasized, “Numerous people believe I’m an enemy of Buhari, but he remains my president till May 29. All I do is constructive criticism.
“I don’t hate Buhari, we love each other, I was the first governor he took to South Africa when he became president.”
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In addition, Ortom discussed his political career, claiming that despite not being the best candidate in the 2015 and 2019 elections, supernatural intervention played a part in his ascent to power.
“I wasn’t the best candidate in 2015 and 2019, but God made me the governor,” he remarked.
Governor Ortom went on to say that Buhari was not the cause of his worries, but rather the Fulani herdsmen who were generating unrest in the state.
He said, “The issue is just that of Fulani herdsmen causing trouble, and I would continue to agitate.”
In his concluding remarks, Orhonouredored former President Shehu Shagari, saying, “Shehu Shagari did so well as president and today, Benue has written his name in gold.”
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