Ex-Benue Gov Ortom ready for Gov Alia’s probe panels

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Tuesday he was ready for the probe panels set up by his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia.

In the statement issued by his media aide, Terver Akase, the governor said he welcomed the inauguration of two judicial commissions by his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, to probe the activities of his administration between 2015 and 2023.

Ortom expressed his willingness to cooperate with the probe panels as long as the investigation is carried out in line with the law.

He stated that his administration was built on transparency, accountability, and good governance.

The statement read in parts, “He emphasises his readiness to provide any information or clarification, as may be required.

“Chief Ortom urges his former appointees to equally make themselves available whenever called upon to provide clarifications.

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