Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has withdrawn his re-election campaign to focus his fight against to incessant attack on his people by suspected armed herdsmen.
In a meeting of Benue Stakeholders held at the Benue Peoples House in Makurdi on Friday,
Governor Ortom has confirmed that he personally called his predecessor, Dr Gabriel Suswam a day before to inform him about the meeting. The Governor said Dr Suswam told him that he was not in the country at the moment and won't be able to attend the meeting.
The Governor Ortom similarly informed the stakeholders that he put another call to former Senate President, Senator David Mark and invited him for the meeting.
The Governor concluded his address with a declaration that he has suspended all political activities for his re-election bid till the current security challenge is surmounted and peace restored to affected parts of the state.
He said, “Henceforth, I have withdrawn from any political activity for now, till peace returns to Benue State. No one should think of 2019 for now; the year will take care of itself. I was elected to lead the living, not the dead. I’m not afraid of death.
“I would rather die defending my people. This is beyond politics, I have called all former governors of Benue, David Mark and party leaders, even in the opposition. Let us chase the fox before we scout for the chicken.”
Source: Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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