Ortom confirms working for Obi to ensure a competent man succeeds Buhari
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has confirmed he is working for Peter Obi to win the election on 25 February and become President on 29 May, to fulfil a lifelong desire for justice and ensure a competent man takes over from Muhammadu Buhari.
Ortom made the public declaration at a townhall in Makurdi, saying his decision is premised on his conviction that Obi is mentally and physically prepared for the task of getting Nigeria out of the woods.
Obi also addressed the townhall.
Ortom, who was a guest at the meeting which drew stakeholders from the 276 Council Wards of the state, got a rousing ovation from the participants who went ecstatic chanting his name and that of Obi after the declaration.
He said the time has come for Nigerians to shun political affiliation and loyalty and choose a God-fearing, capable, and competent hand who would rescue the country from its sorry state.
“We have come to a time where we must leave out sentiments and save Nigeria by looking at individuals who can lead with the fear of God and provide gainful employment for the youths,” Ortom pitched.
“We must, in this 2023, fashion a new Nigeria, a Nigeria that will give the people equity, fairness, and justice.”
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“The PDP has failed Nigerians, APC has failed Nigerians, political parties have failed Nigerians, even Labour Party has failed Nigerians. We must therefore look at individuals, those people who can deliver,” Ortom added, per Vanguard.
“So, this is not about party, I am not in Labour Party but I am working for Peter Obi. Peter Obi will make sure that we sleep with our two eyes closed. These unnecessary killings that are going on in our country will stop.
“I have chosen to support him. I appreciate you all for choosing Peter Obi. Of the three presidential candidates, Peter Obi has the character, competence to lead Nigeria.”
Obi was scheduled to attend the meeting in person but could not do so due to bad weather that forced him to cancel his flight and address the gathering virtually.
He thanked Benue people, particularly Ortom, for supporting his candidacy and promised their effort will not be in vain.
Obi promised to do everything humanly possible to visit Benue before the vote and to ensure the state does not remain the same if he wins the Villa.