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Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, has apologised to Nigerians who might have felt offended by his recent remarks where he was quoted saying that he will not support a Fulani man becoming Nigeria’s president.

Ortom stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday during a meeting of his G-5 Integrity Group with Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed.

Recall that recently while reacting to killings in his state by gunmen, Ortom had declared that he will not in any way support the emergence of a Fulani man as President of Nigeria, a remark that did not go down well with many Nigerians.

When asked to clarify the statement, he responded saying, “I want to say that, that was not what I meant when I was captured saying that.

“But all the same, I know that it would amount to logical fallacy if people have taken it the way I did but I want to say to those who are so offended by my remarks, I am very sorry, I didn’t mean that.”



https://tribuneonlineng.com/ortom-apologises-over-fulani-comment-says-i-didnt-mean-it-that-way/

See previous thread where he blasted Atiku and Fulanis at:

https://www.nairaland.com/7421274/ortom-atiku-wont-support-presidential

Is this all part of politics? Share you're thoughts.

Remember: Say no to tribalism.

PoliteActivist:
Pk

socialmediaman:
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Ireportlive:




That statement was totally uncalled for.... The stupid Zombidiots that were masturbating over the comments forgot that their VP is a Fulani man from Muritania

Yes many Normadic Mbororo Herdsmen are evil murderers, that doesn't mean all Fulani must be cancelled for the evil of few

Ortom knows how to get votes and win election using tribal sentiments and insecurity


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socialmediaman:
At this point, they have no choice than to endorse Peter Obi and fight with him. They have already ruffled feathers and bruised egos on their party leaders, and Nigerian politicians never forgive, ask Osinbajo

ALTERNATEID:
This is the right thing to do. The comment was unnecessary, divisive and irresponsible. It shouldn’t come from a governor. Hopefully, those aggrieved can accept his apology and move on.

Corrinthians:
"Accept and move on". How convenient.

ALTERNATEID:
Well, what options do they have? We’ve all condemned his statement and he has apologized. Should we now kill him or what?

Corrinthians:
No. Those scorned by his comments should "accept this and move on".

ALTERNATEID:
This is the right thing to do. The comment was unnecessary, divisive and irresponsible. It shouldn’t come from a governor. Hopefully, those aggrieved can accept his apology and move on.

Corrinthians: