I Know How A lot President Buhari Launched From Aso Rock To Guarantee I Misplaced Senatorial Election — Benue Governor, Ortom

Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State, has made a shocking declare.

He mentioned he is aware of how a lot the President Muhammadu Buhari’s authorities paid to make sure that he (Ortom) misplaced his senatorial bid throughout the 2023 common elections.

Ortom disclosed this throughout an interview session whereas discussing the state safety of the Nigerian safety scenario.

“I’ll let you know the reality concerning the celebration of my defeat which was orchestrated by the Villa. It was unlucky. Cash was spent, and day-after-day folks speak about corruption. Corruption is from the Villa itself. I understand how a lot was given to Benue State to make sure that I misplaced the election. God has permitted it, and I’ve accepted to maneuver on,” the governor mentioned, accrding to Day by day Unbiased.

Recall that Samuel Ortom misplaced election for the Benue North-west Senatorial seat to his former aide, Titus Zam, of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Declaring the outcome, the Returning Officer, Rufus Shaa’ato, mentioned Mr Zam polled 143,151votes to beat Mr Ortom of the Folks Democratic Social gathering (PDP) who polled 106,882 votes, whereas Mark Gbillah of the Labour Social gathering (LP) polled 51,950 votes.

Shaa’ato acknowledged that Zam was declared the winner having glad the necessities of the Electoral Legislation.

Governor Ortom additionally lambasted the Buhari Authorities for the incessant killings of Nigerians by the non-state actors.

The governor additionally declared his readiness to assist the incoming presidency of Bola Tinubu and mentioned his subsequent purpose was to deal with his enterprise {and professional} profession.