Governor Ortom Reveals What Will Happen to Nigeria if an Igbo Man Is Allowed To Become President
- Governor Ortom of Benue state has backed southeast to govern Nigeria well if given the chance of becoming president
- Ortom who spoke highly of the southeast insisted that Igbos have had impact in the lives of many people including him
- The Benue governor added that compared to those that are killing his people, Igbos are peace to live with
In a message that will find favour among southeasterners, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has insisted that Igbo people have the potential to rule Nigeria if given the opportunity.
According to im, the Igbo people have the capacity to add value to the economy of the country if given the chance.
Ortom made this known when members of the Igbo PDP Forum paid him a courtesy visit at the government house, Makurdi.
The governor added that the people are very passionate about the socio-economic and political development of the country and state. He also acknowledged their support and industrious life, noting that they have modelled a lot of people including him.
He added:
“The Igbo are accommodating and hard working. They are a group that can live with other ethnic groups and not like those that are killing my people and they want me to keep quiet. I will never keep quiet concerning incessant attacks on my people by herdsmen until the authorities do the right thing. I will continue to speak against injustice."
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In another report, Ortom insisted that he cannot6 be threatened over his senatorial ticket.
He said:
“No one can threaten my senatorial ticket. A man can get nothing except it is given to him by God, I want to sincerely commend the Igbos in Benue and across the states for the strategy to empower the younger generation which is second to none.”
APC chieftain predicts Peter Obi’s chances, says 2023 election is for “bog boys”
Legit.ng earlier reported that the director of special media projects and operation and new media of the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign council, Femi Fani-Kayode, has lambasted Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
Fani-Kayode, in his proposition, said that the Labour Party flagbearer would come fourth in the 2023 presidential elections, saying that the poll is for the 'big boys'.
FFK, as he is fondly called, alleged that Peter Obi ignores presidential spokespersons because he is mannerless dunce.
Source: Legit.ng
