Politics
Benue Massacre: Ortom Withdraws From All Political Activities Till Further Notice
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that he is withdrawing from all political activities until the problem of herdsmen invasion of the Benue valley is over.
“I have decided to withdraw from every political activities until this problem is over. I cannot be a leader over dead people. 2019 is in God’s hand. This time, there is need for synergy, cooperation and unity among every Benue people across party lines.”
The governor who stated this during the emergency stakeholders meeting held at the new banquet hall of the Government House, in Makurdi, also urged all Benue sons and daughters to team up with his administration irrespective of their tribe, religion and political affiliation to bring to an end the incessant invasion of Benue communities and mindless killings of Benue people by herdsmen.
While noting that the issue at hand is beyond party politics, he said for the first time in many months, he had to personally call former Governor Gabriel Suswam and former Senate President David Mark to invite them for the emergency stakeholders meeting.
“Yesterday for the first time in months, I called the former governor, Gabriel Suswam and former Senate President, David Mark to inform them about the stakeholders meeting today but was told the former governor traveled out of the country. This issue is beyond party politics.”
The Governor who stated that he was not afraid of death in the course of the struggle stressed the need for Benue people to be united at this trying moment noted that the herdsmen were not coming just for grazing but to take over the land.
“These people are not coming for grazing but for occupation. It is not about grazing of cattle but about taking over the land.”
The governor revealed that already, additional troupes had been deployed to Benue even as the Deputy Inspector General of Police ((DIG) Habila Joshak has also arrived the state with a chopper for surveillance adding that a special anti terrorist force of the police whose operation would be beyond the shores of Benue State would be arriving the state on Saturday (tomorrow).
Various stakeholders who spoke at the meeting including former Senate President Ameh Ebute, Prof. David Iornem, Gen. Lawrence Onoja (rtd.), Chief Edward Ujege among others stressed the need for everyone to support the state government in the onerous task of bringing the incessant attacks by herdsmen to an end.
Chuks Chuka
January 6, 2018 at 8:09 pm
fake NeWS
Martin Aghanya
January 6, 2018 at 1:51 pm
Even the Arewa and APC u so much trusted have betrayed you and yout people to execute their Islamic-Agenda! Today, your people pays d supreme price of your stupidity wit their bloods.
#Biafra remains the only way to freedom. You deny Biafra, you pay wit your bloods to the Fulanis and their Islamic demins
Obelue Aloy
January 6, 2018 at 1:18 pm
U will only say from 2day i ortom is supporting biafran’s and that will make sence
Henry Nwokolo
January 6, 2018 at 10:43 am
We need more action sir!!
Obiechefu Innocent
January 6, 2018 at 7:59 am
Stand up and stand, suport biafra
Evurulobi Chinedu Emma
January 6, 2018 at 5:58 am
No he should not withdraw. He was into it with thought . Always praise singing . Good OR Bad . If not for those affected , one would have said that he should have a feel of things the way they really are . Why is he not Praise singing ??????.
He can now see Evil.
Let the truth be told Leaders should condemn evil when they see evil.
Akachua Peter
January 6, 2018 at 5:17 am
Which level
Chijioke Nwa Jioke
January 5, 2018 at 10:40 pm
Hahahahahaha you want to withdraw from all political activities who cares if you like withdraw your mandate of been a governor then we will take you serious hahaha make una enjoy jaare
Tobechukwu Adunigwe
January 5, 2018 at 10:17 pm
Kill them
Tobechukwu Adunigwe
January 5, 2018 at 10:17 pm
Kill them they supported Hausa Fulani
Tobechukwu Adunigwe
January 5, 2018 at 10:17 pm
After conniving with the northerners to kill igbos
Idoko Jude
January 5, 2018 at 9:59 pm
it is only biafra can save you, referendum loading…
Ignatius Igidi
January 5, 2018 at 9:50 pm
His decision came late.
Mack Chanchin'g
January 5, 2018 at 9:29 pm
your people being kill everyday and your doing nothing about it evil and inhuman act
Ekene Udensi
January 5, 2018 at 9:06 pm
Pls, kill more of dem, they voted for APC….
Hahahahahaha.
…..
Ernest Jombo
January 5, 2018 at 8:32 pm
Better resign from APC to have the confidence of ur people in 2019
Innocent Chukwudi Asogwa
January 5, 2018 at 8:28 pm
You have to make sure that Buhari makes it come 2019
Chibueze Adiele
January 5, 2018 at 8:01 pm
Good step. Criminal Igbo governors learn from that.
Don Iyke J Stino
January 5, 2018 at 8:00 pm
Better for you as APC is evil
Okematic Biafra
January 5, 2018 at 7:46 pm
Nigeria break up is the only solution to this nonsense
Felix Omaghali
January 5, 2018 at 7:38 pm
Who cares…
Francis Udoh
January 5, 2018 at 7:36 pm
We want to see you do some thing like a man,not withdrawing and go to sleep
David Iwuagwu
January 5, 2018 at 7:32 pm
Support the restoration of biafra
FORGET ABOUT NIGERIA
THE ZOO HAS EXPIRED
Ebuka Stanleo Okolo
January 5, 2018 at 7:32 pm
ahahahaha
Kingsley Istanbul Vam
January 5, 2018 at 7:25 pm
Lol d fool now cry
Isaacs Ikemba
January 5, 2018 at 7:23 pm
He should resign at once.
Okoye Samuel Ugochukwu
January 5, 2018 at 7:13 pm
Biafra is the only way out
Uzochukwu Oranu
January 5, 2018 at 7:12 pm
Story
Thompson Onyekweluwa
January 5, 2018 at 7:10 pm
IPOB is terrorist organization ,while Fulani herdsmen are Laws Abiding Citizens, thereby are civil servants of federal government. I have no doubt, when Fulanis will not have access to Biafran land they will continue their killings in northern lands like Boko Haram
Okino Edward
January 5, 2018 at 7:09 pm
Join Biafra restoration
Samson Kanayo
January 5, 2018 at 7:08 pm
O! Biafrans, do you remember this? Fulani herdsmen will come kill, rape, sack you from your land and nobody will give a damn about it.
#Nnamdi_Kanu 2015
Samson Kanayo
January 5, 2018 at 7:08 pm
How market
Mazi Daniel Chimezie
January 5, 2018 at 6:57 pm
ONE NIGERIA LOVERS HOW FAR?
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
January 5, 2018 at 6:52 pm
Mumu
Charlie Achomrough
January 5, 2018 at 6:51 pm
Enjoy your one Nigeria.
Francis Aroh
January 5, 2018 at 6:46 pm
Why not resign?
Chinyere Tina
January 5, 2018 at 6:43 pm
Where is sultan of sokoto now. He wouldn’t make any silly comments now. Enemies of this country!
Proficient Chinedum
January 5, 2018 at 6:41 pm
Action
Ugochukwu Valentine
January 5, 2018 at 6:39 pm
Oga Don run away.
Oseji Stanley
January 5, 2018 at 6:37 pm
Water don pass garri.