Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, claims that even though he lost his race for a senator in the February 25th Presidential and National Elections, he will continue to fight for equity, justice, and fairness.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Governor Ortom gave a speech at the opening of the Government Secondary School, Kpor in the Gokana Local Government Area, a project overseen by his counterpart from the Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike.
“The Bible says you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. And until we get to that level of saying the truth, and standing by the truth, we cannot get anywhere. I could be a victim of fighting for justice, equity and fairness but that does not deter me and I am not standing here as a defeated person.
“I stand tall and I give glory to the Almighty God because the Bible says that many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord God will deliver him from all,” stressing that “all things worketh together for good for those that love God and are called according to His purpose.”
Governor Ortom went further to say, “I am not defeated and I stand tall and I am proud of associating with Governor Nyesome Wike and many others who have chosen to stand by the truth and to ensure equity, fairness, and justice for this country.”
“We have everything we need in Nigeria, what is lacking is equity, fairness, and justice and I am very proud that right from the beginning, I stood firm and said after eight years of Presidency in the North, another eight years should go to the South and I am happy that today this is where we are,” Ortom stated.
In praising Wike for completing the school project, Governor Ortom said, “What you have done, posterity will forever remember you and write your name in gold.
