By Titus Atondu, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has deeply appreciated Benue people across party lines for the peaceful conduct of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Ortom also said despite the pre-election apprehensions, voters in the 23 local government areas of the state went out to exercise their civic responsibility and no major breach of peace has been recorded in any part of the state.
In a press statement signed by Terver Akase, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity and made available to Nigerian NewsDirect on Tuesday, he
commended the resilience of those who were able to vote during the elections despite the current economic situation in the country.
The governor particularly thanked the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for its support and gave assurance that he will continue to provide leadership to unite the party and strengthen the family bond among members ahead of the March 11 governorship and state assembly elections.
He expressed gratitude to those who voted for him during the Benue North West senatorial election and stated that the massive show of love and support has encouraged him.
He however said though a number of violations of the Electoral Act were witnessed in the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections, his team was assessing the situation and would make his position known soon.
He urged the people of the state to remain calm, law-abiding and as peaceful as they have been.
Ortom called on the Independent National Electoral Commission not to ignore the concerns of Nigerians, many of whom have questioned the credibility of the elections and take steps to save the country from crisis.