Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has finally decided to openly endorse Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Ortom lauded the qualities of Obi whom he said was among the top three contenders and remained an outstanding candidate who will be able to root out insecurity and unite the country.
He said Obi’s candidature came at a time when Nigerians 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.
The governor, therefore, called on Nigerians not to vote along party lines but consider individuals with credentials, character, competence, educational backgrounds capable to deliver and revamp the socio-economic fortunes of the country.
Ortom also said that together the people must fashion out a new Nigeria that will give the citizens equity, fairness, and justice, as he stressed need for the people to shun all partisan sentiment because the major political parties today had failed the nation.
He added that Obi surpassed other candidates, including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by age, capacity among others.
He said he would do the right thing for the country if voted into power, adding, that they all must give Obi the support to unite Nigeria and solve insecurity challenges in the country.
Ortom also directed all members of his cabinet to throw their weight behind Obi during the presidential election.
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