Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has
apologied to his Benue counterpart, Samuel Ortom, for his comments on the
latter’s anti-grazing law.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja on
Sunday, Lalong said his comments were never intended to cause disaffection,
adding that they were misconceived.
Lalong reportedly told State
House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on
Thursday that he warned Ortom against implementing the anti-grazing law in
Benue.
“Concerning my comment in respect
to the crisis in Benue state, I humbly apologise for my comment because I’ve
seen that it was really misconceived and misinterpreted, that generated a lot
of social media write ups here and there.
“So I apologise for that, because
either argument for or against does not help the matter, because it involves
loss of lives.
“ I have great respect for unity
of the middle belt, I would not want to say Plateau is fighting Benue state at
all, we are all brothers and sisters.
“Benue was created out of
Plateau; Nasarawa was created out of Plateau, we still remain brothers and
sisters in Benue state.’’
The governor also prayed that God
grants Benue and all Nigerians the fortitude to bear the loss, calling on
citizens to team up and ensure unity in the country.
“Let me use this opportunity to
once again extend our condolences to the people of Benue State over this great
loss.
“My prayer is that God will
continue to give them and every Nigerian the fortitude to bear this irreparable
loss.
“And to thank especially, those
who are for and against, that there is need especially at this time when lives
are involved, for all of us to join hands to ensure that we work towards the
resolution of the matter and help in finding peace not only in Benue but in
Nigeria.’’
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Lalong,if we are in a civilized country you are suppose to resign. Lying cheap lie because you want support from PMB
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