The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) caucus in the Benue State House of Assembly has described the raiding of the automobile shop of former governor Samuel Ortom’s by asset recovery committee of the state government as unacceptable, illegal and should be condemned by all people of good conscience
The PDP members made the condemnation during a solidarity visit to Ortom, following the raiding and impoundment of his vehicles by the committee. They also urged incumbent governor Hyacinth Alia to restrain his team from further harassment of the former Governor and allow the matter to be decided by the courts
Speaking on behalf of caucus, member representing Adoka-Ugboju state constituency, Michael Audu condemned the action, while describing it as unwarranted persecution of the former governor.
“Your excellency, we are here to reaffirm our loyalty to you as our leader. Any attack on you is an attack on all of us PDP members in the State Assembly, and we will not fold our arms to watch this impunity continue,” he stated.
Responding, Ortom appreciated the lawmakers for the solidarity visit and encouraged them to sustain the spirit of oneness and their commitment to the PDP.
Mr Ortom said, “I am not the first Governor to leave office with vehicles allocated to him after the State Executive Council had given approval for him to do so.
“I am being persecuted unfairly but he would not hold grudges against his tormentors as he has chosen to leave them with their conscience.”
