attempt to cut short the life of the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel
Ortom, is shocking and a rude awakening.
The NGF in a statement on Sunday empathized with the governor and the
people of Benue State on the sad, cowardly, and wicked plan.
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state who is also Chairman of the NGF
vehemently condemned the act in its entirety.
In his communique on behalf of the forum, Fayemi said all hands must be
on deck to uncover the identities of those involved in this heinous
crime.
“The NGF wishes to state categorically that the attempt to make Benue
State ungovernable is unacceptable and will fail woefully.
“Only recently the brother of one of the former governors of the state
was mowed down in cold blood. This dishonourable and shameful act of
resorting to violence, for whatever reason, to eliminate citizens of
Benue State by brutal means must not continue.
“The NGF as a platform for all the 36 Governors will continue to
encourage its members to stand firm in the service of their people
regardless of the evil machinations of those who do not wish Nigeria
well.
“Evil will not be allowed to triumph over good, not in Benue and not
anywhere in this country,” the statement partly read.
The NGF chairman further noted that while all governors will continue to
pray for Governor Ortom, the attention of all evildoers must be drawn to
the fact that not only will they continue to fail in their wicked acts,
but they will also definitely be traced and punished for their crimes,
no matter how long it takes.
Governor Fayemi reiterated that the NGF prays for Governor Ortom and
wishes him long life as his safety and that of all the people of Benue
State continue to be paramount to the NGF.