The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has said that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has the character and competence to lead Nigeria – as being the reason he chose to work for him.
His public declaration and support for Obi is coming less that two weeks to the presidential election, slated for February 25, 2023.
Ortom made known his position concerning the forthcoming presidential electoral contest in a town hall meeting in Makurdi, where he stated that Nigeria’s current socio-economic temperature does not connect with partisanship but rather the right candidate that is suitable for the job – one with the ability and competence to get Nigeria out of its current throes.
His declaration for Peter Obi was greeted by thunderous ovation by the attendees of the meeting.
He expressed his pain over the near collapse of the country’s political entities and the outright failure to meet the needs of the populace.
The governor said the impending poll must give rise to a fresh dispensation for Nigeria, one that dispenses justice, equity, and impartiality to its citizenry.
According to him: “We have come to a time where we must leave out sentiments and save Nigeria by looking at individuals who can lead with the fear of God and provide gainful employment for the youths. We must, in this 2023, fashion a new Nigeria, Nigeria that will give the people equity, fairness, and justice.
“The PDP has failed Nigerians, APC has failed Nigerians, political parties have failed Nigerians, even the Labour Party has failed Nigerians. We must therefore look at individuals, those people who can deliver.
“So, this is not about party, I am not in the Labour Party but I am working for Peter Obi. Peter Obi will make sure that we sleep with our two eyes closed. These unnecessary killings that are going on in our country will stop.
“I have chosen to support him. I appreciate you all for choosing Peter Obi. Of the three presidential candidates, Peter Obi has the character, competence to lead Nigeria.”
