Presidential Poll: I’m Fully With Peter Obi — Ortom

• Insists political parties are failures
• Tasks Nigerians to rally around Obi

BY SEGUN ADEBAYO – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says it will be hugely satisfying to have the Labour Party (LP) flag bearer, Mr Peter Obi emerge as the next President of Nigeria come February 25 presidential elections.

To achieve this laudable goal, Governor Ortom said he is working hard for Obi’s emergence given his capacity to give quality, transparent and selfless service to Nigerians across ethnic and religious divides

Accordingly, the Benue Governor has urged Nigerians to consciously shun political affiliation as well as so-called loyalty and choose a God-fearing, capable and competent hand who would rescue the country from its present pathetic state.

Governor Ortom made the open declaration at a Town Hall meeting addressed by the LP presidential candidate in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, insisting that his decision was based on the conviction that Peter Obi was mentally and physically prepared for the task of getting Nigeria working again.

Speaking as a special guest at the Forum attended by stakeholders from the 276 Council Wards of the State, the Governor was roundly cheered and applauded by the excited crowd that chanted his name and that of Obi following the open declaration of support for the LP Standard bearer.

Governor Ortom said in the overall interest of the nation, it has become imperative for Nigerians to move away from party politics, affiliation and loyalty, adding; “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, and even Labour Party has failed Nigerians.

“We must therefore look at individuals, those people who can deliver. So, this is not about the party. I am not in 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, and competence to lead Nigeria.”

In a virtual address to the Forum, the former Anambra State Governor, who was unable to be physically present due to bad weather that forced him to cancel his flight, appreciated the government and people of Benue State, especially Governor Ortom, for supporting his candidature.

He assured them that the efforts of the Benue people would not be in vain, pledging that everything humanly possible would be done for him to visit Benue State before the election date.

The Labour Party candidate also promised that when elected, his presidency would ensure the state did not remain the same going forward.