Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has disclosed that several attempts were made to eliminate him for his forthrightness and unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the Benue people.
Ortom spoke on Wednesday, February 9, when he hosted a delegation from the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, (ASCON), in Makurdi.
He said that he would continue to propagate the principles of equity, fairness, and justice and not allow himself to be caged.
He restated that he would not be intimidated and nothing would deter him from speaking out against injustice and the maladministration in the country.
Ortom said “those who are keeping quiet about what is happening in Nigeria must remember that they have children because silence is consent.
“Nigerians must resist evil, I am playing my part and I promised myself that I will not be intimidated. So nobody should think that he or she will cage Samuel Ortom; because I believe that the God I serve will surely vindicate me.
“Though several attempts have been made to eliminate me; but God has always protected me. That notwithstanding I will continue to fight for equity fairness and justice for the people of Benue state; and we remain committed to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
