Afrigather Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, has taken on Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi, the previous governor of the Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN), as a result of Sanusi is claimed to have tried in charge Ortom for an air strike in Nasarawa that killed a number of herders.
Ortom spoke on Tuesday on the opening of the Benue Sexual Assault Referral Centre, additionally referred to as the DOHAPITU Clinic, on the Benue State College Educating Hospital in Makurdi, the state capital.
His Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, mentioned that Sanusi mentioned issues in a current Replace that linked Ortom to what occurred in Nasarawa.
The governor of Benue mentioned once more that the suitable persons are nonetheless trying into the reason for the incident.
“Within the Replace which to all intent and function, like others from comparable sources, was geared toward profiling Governor Ortom earlier than the Fulani race, the deposed Emir [of Kano] referred to as on the Benue governor to study from his brother governors on handle the range in his state, citing the governor of Plateau state as his mannequin,” he mentioned.
Ortom mentioned he doesn’t wish to combat with the 14th Emir of Kano as a result of he thinks human lives are crucial.
However, the governor mentioned that the legislation in opposition to open grazing that Sanusi is claimed to have talked about within the Replace is a legislation handed by the Benue State Home of Meeting and has penalties for breaking it.
He additionally mentioned that neither he nor the Benue State Authorities might use a drone or another navy tools anyplace within the nation.
Ortom mentioned, “On the acceptable time, I’ll formally reply to that evil presentation to Mr. President in opposition to me.”
“I’ll discuss my story and expose the evil that is occurring orchestrated by these which might be perceived to be educated and outstanding and speculated to be leaders.”
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WE’LL NOT TAKE INSTRUCTIONS FROM A DEPOSED EMIR, ORTOM TELLS SANUSI
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has cautioned the deposed Emir of Kano State, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi to restrain himself from meddling into the affairs of the State.
He suggested the Alhaji Sanusi to as an alternative, face the courtroom litigations surrounding his dethronement.
The Governor spoke Tuesday, January thirty first, 2023 on the Benue State College Educating Hospital, Makurdi whereas inaugurating the Benue Sexual Assault Referral Centre, often called DOHAPITU Clinic.
Governor Ortom puzzled why as educated and uncovered because the dethroned Emir was, he would resort to telling lies about an elected persona like himself simply to swimsuit his function.
The deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi had in a current Replace which went viral, made a futile try at dragging the title of the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom to the unlucky incidence in Nassarawa state the place some individuals alleged to be Fulani herdsmen have been killed in an air strike assault, the supply of which continues to be a topic of investigation by related authorities.
Within the Replace which to all intent and function, like others from comparable sources, was geared toward profiling Governor Ortom earlier than the Fulani race, the deposed Emir referred to as on the Benue governor to study from his brother governors on handle the range in his state, citing the governor of Plateau state as his mannequin.
The Governor mentioned whereas he doesn’t intend to affix points with the deposed Emir due to the sacredness with which he holds human lives, he maintained that the anti open grazing legislation which the deposed Emir made reference to within the Replace is a legislation that was validly handed by the state Benue State Home of Meeting which prescribed penalties in opposition to its violations.
He mentioned the Benue state authorities or certainly the governor doesn’t have the capability to deploy a drone or any navy belongings in any a part of the nation.
In line with the Governor, “on the acceptable time I’ll formally reply to that evil presentation to Mr. President in opposition to me. I’ll discuss my story and expose the evil that is occurring orchestrated by these which might be perceived to be educated and outstanding and speculated to be leaders.”
Governor Ortom mentioned he discovered it unusual that Alhaji Sanusi would advise him to Govern Benue like his Plateau State counterpart, saying he was “elected by the folks of Benue State and my allegiance is to Benue State folks, to not any man in Kano.”
Governor Ortom identified that the legislation prohibiting open grazing in Benue State which Alhaji Sanusi was in opposition to “shouldn’t be in battle with the structure of Nigeria so no person can cease us from imposing the rights and apply of the legislation.”
On the Benue Sexual Assault Referral Centre, the Governor expressed optimism that it could be capable to tackle all the problems confronting victims of rape within the state as a way to give them justice.
He recommended his spouse, Dr. Eunice Ortom and people whose help ensured the institution of the centre and warranted that his Authorities wouldn’t relent in supporting programmes within the well being sector.
Spouse of the Governor, Dr. Eunice Ortom, represented by the Commissioner for Girls Affairs, Mrs. Tabitha Igirgi mentioned the compelling want to offer victims of rape hope for a greater life drove her ardour for the institution of the centre.
The Coordinator, Benue Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Dr. Laadi Swende mentioned the centre would amongst different issues present emergency care companies, provide household planning and prevention for sexually transmitted infections to victims of rape.
Dr. Swende identified that the centre was open to partnership from non-public organisations and good spirited people to allow it function twenty hours thanked the State Authorities for offering the funding for its institution.
Commissioner for Well being and Human Companies, Dr. Joseph Ngbea and Chief Medical Director, Benue State College Educating Hospital, Professor Terrumun Swende of their goodwill messages appreciated Governor Ortom and his spouse for his or her achievements within the well being sector.
Nathaniel Ikyur
Chief Press Secretary
January thirty first, 2023
