Youths, under the auspices of Benue Youth Forum, BYF, have passed a vote of
confidence on Governor Samuel Ortom, describing him as a courageous leader, who
loves his people.
President of the Forum, Comrade Terrence Kuanum, made its position known during a courtesy call on the Governor.
Comrade Kuanum stated that Governor Ortom has demonstrated uncommon
leadership qualities especially when the state was confronted by the invasion
of Benue communities and killing of innocent people by Fulani herdsmen,
stressing that the development made him a dependable leader of his people.
The BYF President cited several attempts by the opposition to destabilise
the Ortom-led administration through various means including court cases and
the recent protests by a group of pensioners.
The youth group, which pledged its support to the Governor to enable him
succeed, said its activities are guided by laws of the country, pointing out
that since January 2018, they have been involved in various struggles in
defence of rights of the people.
Governor Ortom acknowledged the support of the youths during the trying
times of the state, pointing out that they demonstrated uncommon love for their
state when the people came under attacks last year.
He encouraged them to continue to be good ambassadors of the state by
standing for the truth at all times, noting that their defence of the state was
for their future and that of generations yet unborn.