I Feel So Pained: Nigerian Governor Fumes as Security Operatives Bar Him From Receiving Osinbajo
- Benue state Governor Samuel Ortom has expressed displeasure over the treatment he received from security operatives attached to VP Yemi Osinbajo
- Ortom disclosed that the armed men prevented him from receiving the VP when he was passing by his state
- The governor who described the action as political urged the president to learn to be a democrat
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On Saturday, February 12, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state claimed that he was denied entry into the Airforce base where he was expected to receive the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo.
Speaking with journalists at Government House, Makurdi, Ortom said that security personnel barred him on getting to the airport of Nigeria Airforce, The Punch reports.
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Governor Ortom disclosed he received a brandished letter on February 10, 2022, signed by Amb. Abdullahi Gwary from the presidency about the VP transiting through NAF Base Makurdi, on Saturday, 12th, January (February), 2022, said he had to shelve other state matters and moved to the airport to receive the Vice President but regretted that he was barred from entering the airport.
He said:
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“This morning I went to the Airforce base to receive the Vice President who will be transiting to Wukari but unfortunately, I was barred in my own state. It is a breach of protocol."
Governor Ortom described the action as political and warned that such would continue to affect development.
Ortom who expressed worries over the style of governance of President Muhammad Buhari, advised the president to learn to be a democrat.
My People are not happy with you, Nigerian governor tells Atiku
Legit.ng had previously reported that Governor Ortom has revealed to Abubakar why the residents of Benue state are not happy with him.
According to Ortom, Atiku was not available when they needed his assistance at the time they were under attack by Fulani Herdsmen.
The influential PDP chieftain hinted further that his people would extend their full support to a leader that stands behind them in turbulent times.
2023: Ortom reveals who he will support for presidency
Earlier, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has made it clear which presidential candidate his state will only support as the 2023 general election approaches.
AIT reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor revealed that the state will only support a candidate who can guarantee the safety of its people.
Ortom made this known on Sunday, February 6, while receiving a frontline presidential candidate of the opposition former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
Source: Legit.ng
