Those who are familiar with warfare, leadership, and even marathon races have had cause to believe that the last lap, phase or last wave of the war is always the toughest for leaders and those leading the war.

It is eminent because at this point, he/she is dealing with more than just the enemy without, he is been faced by the enemy within as well, therefore the pressure on him increases, however the goal doesn't change, to win, and gallantly so too.

The Governor Samuel Ortom administration took over in 2015, of course with a lot of expectations from the people, as the people had lost contact with those they had entrusted their mandate with. It goes without saying that Governor Ortom has in his own way bridged the gap between the electorates and the elected.

With the above, one would wish that Governor Ortom's last lap should be glorious without hassles, but of course that is only wishful, knowing that it beats history which is assumed to be influenced by human nature.

It is based upon this fact that as those of us who had the privilege of sharing the vision with the chief visioner in the early days of the project wish to restate our stand on the Ortom project.

HE Governor Samuel Ortom is already into the eleventh hour of his administration. At this point, there are those who are saboteurs, those whose intent is to betray, and then the opposing force from the opposition, all these with one aim, that Ortom doesn't end gallantly.

Premised upon the above, we wish to state clearly that it is our resolve going forward to rise up in support of Ortom, and while at this, we are also calling on all well meaning Benue sons and daughters, those with the interest of Benue at heart, and Nigerians in general to form a strong support base around Governor Samuel Ortom, to enable him end strongly.

His lone voice in the call for a restructured nation has not gone unnoticed, therfore, we have chosen to be the eleventh hour disciples of Governor Samuel Ortom and as part of our duties will not tolerate any form of attack on his administration, as the slightest form of same will be met with stiff resistance from us.

It is our prayer that God grants Governor Samuel Ortom the strength and wisdom to end strong and in good health too. . . Comrade Dan Nyikwagh, Convener #IStanWithOrtom

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