Only strong hearted people like Ortom can dare president’s order ― Ex gov Suswam

THE relationship between the former Governor of Benue State and Incumbent, Samuel Ortom is becoming stronger as the former called on the people of the state to support the 2019 election of Ortom.

The former governor made the call on Saturday at the NKST synod in Mkar, Gboko local government area of the state.

The Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Benue North East senatorial district, said that it takes a big heart and courage for a governor to dare the president’s order and interest as Governor Samuel Ortom has done.

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According to Dr Suswam, the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law which Governor Ortom signed is clearly against the interest of the presidency, hence his witct-hunt by EFCC and other federal government agencies.

Suswam urged Benue people set aside their political deferences and queue behind Governor Ortom who has risked his political ambition to defend his people against enemies of the state and is ready to do more.

He emphasized the need for the people to vote for Governor Ortom in 2019 as he has demonstrated unique determination to protect them at the detriment of his personal relationship with the presidency.

“It was you the clegymen who encouraged him to pass the bill. Please don’t abandon him now. Continue to pray and support him. If you abandoned Ortom half way in this battle, it will discourage other children who have the intention to risk their lives for you”, Dr Suswam stressed.

Speaking on his senatorial ambition, Rt. Hon Suswam said, he has handed over his ambition to God but it’s very important for the people of Zone A and Benue to vote for energized and visionary leaders who know Nigeria and Nigeria knows them, stating that weak leaders will neither protect the people’s interest nor attract devidends to the state.