Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to ignore the concerns of Nigerians regarding the conduct of the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections
The governor, who made this call in Makurdi on Tuesday, noted that many Nigerians of have questioned the credibility of the elections.
He urged INEC not to ignore the concerns but to take steps to address them so as to save the country from crisis.
Ortom also expressed deep appreciation to the Benue people across party lines for the peaceful conduct of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, said despite the pre-election apprehensions, voters in the 23 local government areas of the state went out to exercise their civic responsibilities and no major breach of peace has been recorded in any part of the state.
He commended the resilience of those who were able to vote during the elections despite the current economic situation in the country.
Ortom particularly, thanked the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for its support and assured 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 expresses gratitude to those who voted for him during the Benue North West senatorial election saying that the massive show of love and support has encouraged him.
He however stated that 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 urged the people of the state to remain calm, law-abiding and as peaceful as they have been.
Credit: Daily Sun