Attempt On Governor Ortom’s Life A Shock And Rude Awakening – NGF

Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, has reacted to the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in his farm by yet to be known gunmen, calling it “a shock and rude awakening.

The NGF in a statement on Sunday empathized with the governor and the people of Benue State on the scary occurrence.

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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state who is also Chairman of the NGF vehemently condemned the act in its entirety.

“The NGF wishes to state categorically that the attempt to make Benue State ungovernable is unacceptable and will fail woefully.

“Only recently the brother of one of the former governors of the state was mowed down in cold blood.  This dishonourable and shameful act of resorting to violence, for whatever reason, to eliminate citizens of Benue State by brutal means must not continue.

“The NGF as a platform for all the 36 Governors will continue to encourage its members to stand firm in the service of their people regardless of the evil machinations of those who do not wish Nigeria well.

“Evil will not be allowed to triumph over good, not in Benue and not anywhere in this country,” the statement partly read.