The Presidency, on Wednesday, berated Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, calling him a sectarian and ethnocentric leader.

In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, condemned the stance of the governor, particularly on the Ranches Establishment Law.

Shehu alleged that Ortom stirs up hatred against herders and Muslims in the state with the use of languages reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide.

Shehu stated that the governor should not be trusted with holding public office, noting that he was looking forward to the outcome of the next election so Ortom would be voted out.

He said, “Governor Samuel Ortom has few political principles. We can see this from the fact that he has changed political parties five times during his undistinguished career.

“Every time he feels the wind may be blowing in a certain direction, he follows it.

“Unfortunately, for the good citizens of Benue State, the most dangerous direction he blows in today is that of sectarianism and ethnicity.

“In an attempt to boost his sinking political fortunes, Ortom takes the cheapest and lowest route possible by playing on ethnic themes – and in doing so knowingly causes deaths of innocent Nigerians by inciting farmers against herders, and Christians against Muslims.

“Specifically, Ortom stirs up hatred by targeting one single ethnic group in Nigeria – using language reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide.

“As was the case in Rwanda where the then Hutu leaders of the country incited their countrymen against each other, claiming there was a “secret Tutsi agenda” over the Hutu, Ortom claims there is a “secret Fulanization agenda” over other ethnic groups in his state and in Nigeria. This is a copy of the language of Hutu Power - which falsely, and intentionally, accused the Rwandan Tutsi of plans to dominate the country.

“This wicked talk is aimed at giving cover to his so-called “policy” on the Ranches Establishment Law – which in reality is purely an act of denial of the law - intended to withhold rights and freedoms from one ethnic group alone, whilst inciting race hatred against them amongst all others.

“These are not the actions of a man who should be trusted with running public services or holding public office.

“For the governor of a major state in Nigeria to be politically driven by ethnic hatred is a stain on our country.

“The good, and fair-minded people of Benue State deserve more than this, and we look forward to the next elections when they have an opportunity to restore its greatness.”
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Presidency blasting governor. I think it is hightime communities take the IG or Battalion commander or police commissioner or DPO in their community to court whenever their are attacks on their communities. . Sue them. The courts should also sentence them to prison for causes of death un a community because of poor policing.

Dear Garbage Akpamunus Shehu,


your principal has failed.

I agreed with the Presidency, Ortom did not only caused the death of officers at the defense academy, he also instigates the massacre in Jos by Buhari's tribesmen.

Foolish Presidency

Garba should learn that in a honest Federal system Benue is a Federating unit and Gov Ortom was elected by the people and fully in charge. if not for the fake constitution and stolen exclusive list. Benue people have right to life and can renegotiate her relationship in the union.

Garba Shehu has betrayed the President's complicity in the recent murders in Middle Belt.

Instead of attacking the issue concerning the murders of Christian farmers in their homes, Shehu delved into the realm of infantile abuse of the Governor.

Showing his disinterest in proffering a solution to the current crisis.

I guess Ortom is the one that send terrorists assasins to invade NDA and kidnap/murder 2 Christian army soldiers? Bloody fulani terrorist regime. Is there any govt in the history of Nigeria that rival this terrorist regime in state sponsored fulani violence and bloodshed on indigenous people in Nigeria? Absolutely NONE!
Buhari is the one that should never been allowed to hold public office, not Ortom.

NO INCH OF MIDDLE BELT AND SOUTHERN LAND WILL BE GIVEN TO FULANI MURDERERS IN THE NAME OF RANCHING/CATTLE COLONY. This is a promise

Useless regime.

I don tire abeg

Garba Shehu is a very big disgrace to humanity

If Lalong doesn't not learn from Ortom, the Fulani will wipe out his people.

Zikojukwu:
If Lalong doesn't not learn from Ortom, the Fulani will wipe out his people.

Learn actually what from him, Noise making, what solution has he professed? If he said he will not listen to the Federal Government than he should go ahead & do what he needs to do, instead of everything Buhari, is Buhari from Benue State, is it today the Benue basin is having problems?

He collects money every month since Benue state is in a state of emergency channel 70% to security, not including security votes money he still receives? What is this Ortom talking about? Same ethnicism card Buhari is playing @ Federal, Ortom is playing @ State level. Double jeopardy incompetence for Benue State.

Any southerner who still don't believe there is a fulani expansion agenda is a big f00l

mrvitalis:
Any southerner who still don't believe there is a fulani expansion agenda is a big f00l

Have you been to the Emirates? What of the over 40 million Yoruba Muslims, are they part of the plan also? Only poor minded people will think like you. It is unambiguous in our Constitution 1999 as Amended, The Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be a secular state. Any uninformed Jihadist that thinks otherwise you can direct him or her to the section of the constitution. If you choose not to defend your rights, that is your prerogative, no one will fight on your behalf.

deltaboyo1:
The Presidency, on Wednesday, berated Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, calling him a sectarian and ethnocentric leader.

In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, condemned the stance of the governor, particularly on the Ranches Establishment Law.

Shehu alleged that Ortom stirs up hatred against herders and Muslims in the state with the use of languages reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide.

Shehu stated that the governor should not be trusted with holding public office, noting that he was looking forward to the outcome of the next election so Ortom would be voted out.

He said, “Governor Samuel Ortom has few political principles. We can see this from the fact that he has changed political parties five times during his undistinguished career.

“Every time he feels the wind may be blowing in a certain direction, he follows it.

“Unfortunately, for the good citizens of Benue State, the most dangerous direction he blows in today is that of sectarianism and ethnicity.

“In an attempt to boost his sinking political fortunes, Ortom takes the cheapest and lowest route possible by playing on ethnic themes – and in doing so knowingly causes deaths of innocent Nigerians by inciting farmers against herders, and Christians against Muslims.

“Specifically, Ortom stirs up hatred by targeting one single ethnic group in Nigeria – using language reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide.

“As was the case in Rwanda where the then Hutu leaders of the country incited their countrymen against each other, claiming there was a “secret Tutsi agenda” over the Hutu, Ortom claims there is a “secret Fulanization agenda” over other ethnic groups in his state and in Nigeria. This is a copy of the language of Hutu Power - which falsely, and intentionally, accused the Rwandan Tutsi of plans to dominate the country.

“This wicked talk is aimed at giving cover to his so-called “policy” on the Ranches Establishment Law – which in reality is purely an act of denial of the law - intended to withhold rights and freedoms from one ethnic group alone, whilst inciting race hatred against them amongst all others.

“These are not the actions of a man who should be trusted with running public services or holding public office.

“For the governor of a major state in Nigeria to be politically driven by ethnic hatred is a stain on our country.

“The good, and fair-minded people of Benue State deserve more than this, and we look forward to the next elections when they have an opportunity to restore its greatness.”
https://www.google.com/url?q=http://saharareporters.com/2021/08/25/presidency-blasts-ortom-accuses-him-causing-death-innocent-nigerians&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiA5cT39MzyAhUTH-wKHdZKDFIQlO8DMAZ6BAgDEAc&usg=AOvVaw2yu8nTQKj6nCbDUvherwjb

Garba Shehu, please shut up your putrid mouth. The only sectarian and ethnocentric leader in Nigeria is the goon called Muhammadu Buhari. He appointed only people from northern region of Nigeria and especially Fulani to all the strategic and economic posts in Nigeria. The dingbat has created template for the governance of Nigeria. If I had to become president of the shithole called Nigeria tomorrow, may God forbid a bad thing, all my appointments must come from a particular section of the country.

Fake news.
The presidency can be very foolish, but not to this point.

One again..........fake news

I honestly don't understand how these people sleep at night knowing that they are responsible for so much pain and tears. God will judge them all

As usual, talking like brain-damaged imps. ICC needs to summon all of them representing that presidency. Rvbbish.

You guys like making noise too much in that your country.

Solve the problem you all and stop making noise.