The Benue State Governor

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Nigeria Is On Drip And Oxygen, We Have To Make It Survive – Ortom

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has come out to openly lament about the current State of  Nigeria while reiterating that the country is currently on drip and oxygen and the noting that everything must be done to ensure it survived.

Ortom had made this statement in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday on arrival from London along with Governor Nyesom Wike and others.

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He had also explained that he and others were looking at how they could harness ideas and put themselves together to ensure that …

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Governor Ortom Congratulates New Prelate-Elect, Oliver Abah

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent a message of congratulations and felicitations to the Prelate-elect of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Oliver Abah who had been recently elected.

Archbishop Abah of Benue Diocese had elected new prelate of the Methodist Church on Sunday in Abuja after defeating his close contestant, Most Rev. Amos Akindeko of Ogun diocese.

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The Governor had also layded the Church for deploying the tenets of wonderful democracy in the election of its leaders and he had encouraged the church leaders to …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom in while reacting to her loss has described the death of veteran actress, Ada Ameh as a monumental pain and loss to the country, the state and especially the African entertainment industry.

“In Ada Ameh, Benue State has lost an Amazon of inestimable value. Through her personal commitment and industry, she promoted the rich culture and tradition of the state at the global stage”, Ortom lamented.

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He stated that Ada’s exit has created a huge vacuum in Benue State especially in the entertainment …

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FG Is Orchestrating The Killing Of Farmers In Benue – Ortom

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has on Wednesday made some links to the incessant killings in the state to the Federal Government while fingering President Muhammadu Buhari as being the master planner of the unfortunate killings.

Governor Ortom had also alleged that the Federal Government sent “people” to kill farmers in the state.

While Speaking with Arise TV, the governor said the alleged action of the Federal Government has made it impossible for his administration to generate Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.

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He lamented that the killings have led to …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Governor From Idoma Region Is Achievable – Gov Ortom

As the race for 2023 grows hotter, the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reiterated his earlier promises that the prospect of an Idoma person emerging as governor of Benue State in the future is achievable.

Governor Ortom spoke on Tuesday when he received a delegation of the Benue Rebirth Movement, BRM, led by AVM Monday Morgan rtd, who paid him a solidarity visit at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.

The Governor stated that he remained committed to the unity of Benue towards upholding justice, equity and fairness for all people of the State, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds.

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Biafra, Oduduwa: Ortom Reveals Major Reasons For Agitations In Nigeria

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday, said Nigerians have lost confidence in the presidency, leading to the current agitation for secession in both the Southeast and Southwest geopolitical zones.

Governor Ortom, who is known for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged inability to tackle the current security challenges, made the assertion during an event organized by the Radio Nigeria chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ in Enugu State.

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The governor revealed that the lack of fairness to Nigerians by the …

Herdsmen: Our Forefathers Stopped Them In 1804 – Ortom

Herdsmen: Our Forefathers Stopped Them In 1804 – Ortom

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 …

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

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

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.

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