In the interest of the state’s peace and prosperity, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has asked the populace to support the newly elected government.
In his promise to support the new administration, Ortom emphasised that he has put aside the results of the state’s most recent elections.
The governor noted that he had experienced God’s grace in his life and said that he was moving forward because God had so much for him when he spoke on Tuesday at the transition service to hand over office to the new leadership of the Christian Association Nigeria, CAN, Benue State Chapter in Makurdi.
His words: ”I am grateful to the All Mighty God for making me Governor for eight years because it is not an easy thing.
“And as for the people of Benue state who stood with me in the rough road I found myself, especially the CAN for the prayers and advice, I remain grateful.
“As for the events of the last elections, I have put them behind me because God’s time is the best. I have always quoted John 3:27 that you get nothing except it is given to you from above. So it is God that gives, it is He that crowns. Whatever He does, it may not be right as we desire, it may not be right in our eyes, but that is God’s own decision.
“There is nothing God does that will be wrong. It might be wrong in our eyes but it is His purpose for us, we must accept it. So we have every reason to be peaceful, loyal and law-abiding to whichever government comes, we must give our support.
“On May 29 I will not be governor but I assure you that I will give my support to any government that is in place because it is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in our sight.”
The Governor also commended the outgoing CAN Chairman, Rev. Akpen Levan for his contributions to the growth of the church in the state.
