The Benue State Governor, Samuel
Ortom, on Sunday disclosed that people of the state have resolved to “resist
any form of intimidation and rigging during the 2019 general elections”.
Addressing newsmen shortly after
a special Church service in Jos, Plateau State, Ortom said people of the state
will confront anyone who tries to rig or manipulate elections in the state.
He said, ”We hear that people are
scheming to win elections at all cost; some have openly boasted that they will
use force to subvert the people’s wish.
”We are on ground and ready to
confront anyone with such idea. As long as government is willing to conduct
free and fair elections, we are there to support them.
”But if anyone attempts to do
otherwise, the people will resist that. There is no doubt about it.”
The governor, however,
appreciated the Federal Government for the prevailing peace in the state and
prayed for its sustenance.
Ortom state that his administration
would not hesitate to appreciate the Federal Government when the right was
done.
”The introduction of `Operation
of Whirl Stroke’ has really solved our security challenges in Benue, especially
the invasion and attacks by herdsmen.
”Some people are trying to change
the narrative. They do not want the outside world to hear the truth. The
situation gets more shocking when people, who know the truth, choose to say
something different.
”At the moment, we are happy, but
when things are not right, it is our duty to voice it out. We shall continue to
do that.
”Now, we have appreciated Mr
President and the Federal Government for giving us adequate security in the
state. If the situation changes tomorrow, we shall shout,” he said.
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