I’m prepared to defend my leadership, Ortom

Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, has stated that he is prepared to be reached whenever necessary to address matters pertaining to his government.

This was said by Ortom, a member of the People’s Democratic Party who was unsuccessful in his campaign for a Senate seat, in a statement released on Wednesday in Makurdi, the state capital, by his media assistant, Mr. Terver Akase.

“I am capable of responding to the issues being raised against me and other officials of my government and I have always made known my belief in the rule of law.

“I am ready to make myself available to respond to issues bordering on my administration whenever the need arises,” Ortom said.

In response to claimed provocation by the state’s ruling All Progressives Congress, he pleaded with his followers to maintain peace and adhere to the law rather than inflame the political climate.

Ortom praised the complaints made about his alleged harassment to anti-corruption organizations, as well as the arrests of his appointees and the impounding of his vehicles.

The former governor also recommended prudence and caution in anyone making pronouncements about the situation in order to avoid inflaming the political climate.