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"I Am Working For Peter Obi" - Ortom Finally Declares, Give Reasons | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Feb 17, 2023

"I Am Working For Peter Obi" - Ortom Finally Declares, Give Reasons | READ DETAILS
The Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has confirmed what used to be a mere speculation with his public declaration of support for Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate for the February 25, 2023 election.

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Ortom who is a member of the aggrieved G5 governors of PDP, formally announced his support for Obi on Thursday, February 16, at a Town Hall meeting in Makurdi the State capital.

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He noted that Peter Obi stands out in character and competence to lead Nigeria among other presidential candidates.

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In his words;

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"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.

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"We must, in this 2023, fashion a new Nigeria, Nigeria that will give the people equity, fairness, and justice.

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"The PDP has failed Nigerians, APC has failed Nigerians, political parties have failed Nigerians, even the Labour Party has failed Nigerians. We must therefore look at individuals, those people who can deliver.

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"So, this is not about party, I am not in the 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.

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"I have chosen to support him. I appreciate you all for choosing Peter Obi. Of the three presidential candidates, Peter Obi has the character, competence to lead Nigeria.ÔÇØ

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Governor Ortom made the bold declaration shortly after the State High Court barred the PDP from suspending nor expelling him from the party.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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