Reason I received Buhari in Benue – Ortom

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that despite political differences, he has no personal issues against President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ortom stated this at the Nigerian Air Force base, in Makurdi to receive Buhari, whose plane landed at the base around 10.37 am.

According to him, Mr. President is beyond parties as he has made necessary security arrangement for his visit to Benue State.

Speaking with newsmen before the President’s arrival, Ortom said, “Mr President is beyond party, he is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and whatever he is doing, it is our responsibility to give him adequate protocol.

“He is our President, and he is beyond party and so I am doing all the needful.

“There is no special thing in what I am doing, it is what I am supposed to do as governor of Benue State irrespective of party because he remains my President and I respect him.

“I have no personal issues with him; we talk about policies and issues; there is no personal grudge.

“So, I am here to receive him, and I have made adequate arrangement. This State belongs to Mr President. So he has access, he can be here and do whatever he wants,” he stated.

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