FILE: The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has explained why he provided his vehicle to the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, during his visit to the state last Tuesday.
Ortom, who spoke through his media aide, Terver Akase, said it would have been petty for him to decline to assist Obi with his vehicle during the visit.
Ortom was reacting to the accusation by the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, that he was behind Obi’s visit to the state.
Ortom said, “Statesman who understands the demands of public service and the obligations that come with leadership. It is therefore both ridiculous and shameful for anyone to attempt to criminalise or politicise the simple act of making a vehicle available to a fellow Nigerian leader.
