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Buhari Govt Has Refused To Help Me – Gov Ortom Cries Out

September 22, 2021 4:21 pm

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has refused to help him clear some of the state’s financial issues simply because he speaks the truth.

Ortom also said that he has been approached by some people from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, who said that help could only come to Benue State if he (Ortom) returns to the party.

The Governor, however, said he was not willing to sell his people out like other governors are doing today, adding that he remains committed to them.

Ortom said this in an …

Ortom Backs Kukah, Asks FG To Stop Intimidating Nigerians

Ortom Backs Kukah, Asks FG To Stop Intimidating Nigerians

July 24, 2021 5:59 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has thrown his weight behind the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah over his recent comments on insecurity.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Kukah had during an address to the US Congress Commission on July 15, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of showing preference to people of his religion which according to him, has worsened the rivalry between Christians and Muslims.

Kukah pointed out that the Buhari administration has failed to address insecurity but the presidency had replied the Catholic bishop, accusing him of trying to sow discord and strife among Nigerians.…

Herdsmen: Our Forefathers Stopped Them In 1804 – Ortom

Herdsmen: Our Forefathers Stopped Them In 1804 – Ortom

March 25, 2021 2:10 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday, said the Tiv nation in 1804, fought and stopped the Fulani herdsmen from taking over the State.

Ortom who spoke with BBC Pidgin at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi, insisted that they are not afraid to follow the steps of their forefathers.

He revealed that the herdsmen have a hidden agenda that is triggering their desire to flood the State.

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According to Ortom, before the enactment of the law prohibiting open grazing in Benue, the Fulani herders were snicking into the State …

₦10bn Suit: Ortom Gives Condition To Forgive Oshiomhole

₦10bn Suit: Ortom Gives Condition To Forgive Oshiomhole

October 15, 2020 4:20 am

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said he is ready to forgive the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), if he tenders an apology.

Ortom stated this on Wednesday, while speaking to newsmen during the distribution of 46 vehicles to 23 local government chairmen and leaders of the State House of Assembly in Makurdi.

Earlier this week, Oshiomhole sought an out-of-court settlement, at the further hearing of a N10billion libel suit Ortom instituted against him.

Read Also: Ortom Consoles Families Of Victims Of Auto Crash In Benue

Ortom had slammed the suit on Oshiomhole, after …

Jail Any Fulani Who Comes To Benue As Vigilante - Ortom

Jail Any Fulani Who Comes To Benue As Vigilante – Ortom

August 28, 2020 10:09 am

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday warned that he would use the rule of law to ensure that any Fulani herdsman who dared to come to the state for vigilante group was jailed.

Recall that the Fulani organisation, Miyeitti Allah Kauta Hore, had at a press conference in Abuja recently, vowed to establish vigilante group in all states of federation to combat insecurity.

Read Also: Anti-Grazing Law: Check Activities Of Miyetti Allah In Benue – Ortom

In his response to this, Ortom through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, warned the Fulani organisation not to come to his state, …

Benue Gov, Ortom Exposes Miyetti Allah’s Plot To Attack Him

Benue Gov, Ortom Exposes Miyetti Allah’s Plot To Attack Him

August 17, 2020 5:09 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday alleged plot against him by Miyetti Allah groups and some members of the opposition in the state.

Ortom alleged that Miyetti Allah groups and their conspirators are plotting a media attack and protest against him due to his stance against open grazing in the state.

The governor, who spoke through his Media Aide, Tever Akase claimed that the plan was to be executed between now and 2022.

Read Also: Miyetti Vigilante Will Not Under Any Guise Operate In Benue – Ortom

A statement by Akase alleged that the planned protest is aimed …

Jail Any Fulani Who Comes To Benue As Vigilante - Ortom

Miyetti Vigilante Will Not Under Any Guise Operate In Benue – Ortom

August 11, 2020 9:45 am

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has said that Miyetti Allah vigilante group is not present in Benue State and will not, under any guise operate in the state.

Ortom said this while reacting to a statement from the Fulani socio-cultural organization, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, which claimed that its vigilante outfit is embedded in the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN and is already functional in 36 states of the country.

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In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase on Tuesday, the Governor said …

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We Will Prosecute Violators Of Ranching Law – Gov Ortom

February 27, 2020 3:05 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has warned that the State will prosecute violators of its ranching law.

Ortom in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, said it became necessary to remind pastoralists moving into Benue State with their livestock that there is a law in force that placed a permanent ban on open grazing of animals.

He reiterated that no individual or group of persons is above the law and whoever wants to do livestock business in Benue State should remember that there is a law in place which regulates animal husbandry.

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