- The governor of Benue state has finally shed light on his relationship with his Ebonyi counterpart, Dave Umahi
- Ortom on Sunday, disclosed they are both working to end the incessant conflicts between two communities, the Ezza community of Ado local government and Ebonyi State
- Ortom disclosed further that the peace meeting will be held between the two state governments to put a total stop to the crisis and return the people back to the homes
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Sunday, January 29th, revealed the real reason why he is working with Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state.
Ortom hinted that he and Umahi, a governor under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), were working assiduously to end hostilities between communities at the borderline of both states, Daily Trust reported.
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Ortom dropped the hint during the Thanksgiving Mass for the official commissioning of a Catholic Parish House built at Holy Cross Parish, Ogbolokuta, Ulayi in the Ado Local Government Area of the state.
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The PDP governor noted that for the hostilities between the people of the Ezza community of Ado local government and Ebonyi State, he was working in collaboration with Governor David Umahi to end the incessant conflict between the two brothers.
Ortom further disclosed that the peace meeting between the two state governments will be held in the area as a show of commitment to bring the crises to a stop so that the people will return to their homes.
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calabargistblog.com.ng reported earlier that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue accused his southern colleagues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of causing the collapse of the zoning principle in the main opposition party.
On the contrary, the Benue governor saluted the courage of his counterparts in the All Progressives Congress (APC) for deciding to move the presidency to the south.
Speaking on Thursday, January 19, Ortom accused the southern governors of chickening out after they had reached a decision to move the presidency to the region.
Source: calabargistblog.com.ng
