Nigerian Concord Newspaper
Reiterating his usual position about leadership that it’s only God that crowns leaders, and also that no one shall receive nothing except given from Heaven, the immediate past governor of Benue State and a member of the Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party, Chief Samuel Ortom, PhD has called on the people of the State to continue to pray for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia and other leaders in the state.
Dr. Samuel Ortom made this plea today while interacting with a delegation of Kwande stakeholders across political divides who paid a solidarity visit to him.
In his speech, the former governor described Senator George Akume as the political leader of Benue State, insisting that the SGF is the holder of the highest political appointment in the history of the state and has played key roles in making many of Benue’s civilian governors.
He called on the delegation to pray for President Bola Tinubu, the SGF, Senator Akume, Governor Hyacinth Alia, and other leaders, saying it is God who crowns leaders and the duty of the people is to pray for them to take the right decisions, as any mistake by leaders affects the society.
The leader of the PDP in Benue state stressed that he was honoured to receive the Kwande delegation, noting that as a leader who has enjoyed the benevolence of Benue people from both APC and PDP, having been elected Governor on platforms of the two parties, he will champion the unity of Benue people across political divides.
Earlier, leaders of the group, Barrister Vincent Uji and Chief Atsaga Anemba, commended Ortom for working together with Senator George Akume in the current dispensation.
They said they were working across party lines in order to foster unity and ensure peace, and urged other political leaders to emulate their initiative.
The delegation pledged loyalty to Senator Akume and Chief Ortom and promised to follow them wherever they go in 2027.
The spokesmen appealed to the former Governor to liaise with Senator Akume to ensure that President Tinubu’s pronouncements on security challenges in Benue State are implemented to provide succour to those affected by insecurity.
Highlight of the visit was the decoration of Chief Ortom in traditional attire by the Kwande stakeholders.
Earlier, there was a closed-door session between the former Governor and key Kwande stakeholders before the general session.