Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, responded to a claim made by the Miyetti Allah that he had neglected his duties as governor in favour of serving as Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, as a “errand boy,” in an exclusive interview with The International Centre For Investigative Reporting (ICIR) just moments ago.
Recall that the Governor has been engaged in a verbal battle with Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore members for the past few days? The Fulani herders’ group had actually filed a complaint against Governor Ortom with the International Criminal Court (ICC) for allegedly taking over 25,000 cows belonging to his followers and imprisoning over 4000 herders.
In contrast, Samuel Ortom claimed in his interview that the Miyetti Allah is only hurt as a result of the consequence of his connection with Wike. He claimed that although he and Wike were not close previously, they can now do whatever they want.
“I am the governor of Benue State, and I am not lacking in any area of my responsibility. Despite all the challenges I have, we have been able to provide basic infrastructure. My relationship with Wike pains them. You know your true friend when you are in distress. They are annoyed because we have taken the lead in guiding people”
