The Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom has thanked the people of the state over the peaceful elections in the state.
A statement by Mr. Terver Akase, the Special Adviser, Media & Publicity said Ortom deeply appreciates Benue people across party lines for the peaceful conduct of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
He also said he’s studying the election results and will make his position known soon..
The Governor 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.
He commends the resilience of those who were able to vote during the elections despite the current economic situation in the country.
Governor Ortom particularly thanked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state for its support and gives 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 states 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 is assessing the situation and would make his position known soon.
The Governor urges the people of the state to remain calm, law-abiding and as peaceful as they have been.
Governor 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.
