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Ortom urges federal govt. not to dismiss calls for restructuring

Last updated: October 7, 2020 8:32 pm
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss calls for the restructuring of the country and other views expressed by the people as ‘unpatriotic outbursts’.

The Governor’s advice stems from the Presidency’s recent reaction to the statement made by the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, who suggested the restructuring of the country as the way out of the myriad of socio-economic problems the nation is currently facing.

In a statement by his chief press secretary Terverr Akase the Governor noted that Nigeria is practicing democracy which guarantees the freedom of speech to all citizens and not military regime which suppresses the right of the people to voice their opinions about challenges facing their country.

Governor Ortom stressed that it is incumbent on the Federal Government to listen to the views of the people and evolve acceptable ways of addressing the problems confronting the country instead of engaging in a combative style.

Also read: Ortom Condemns Attack On Borno Govt Officials’ Convoy

The Governor maintained that there is nothing new or strange about Pastor Adeboye’s call which he says should be considered as patriotic and selfless.

He emphasized that great nations of the world got to their enviable status by harnessing and utilizing ideas of their citizens, not by discouraging those who made bold submissions on the development of their countries.

The Governor equally tasked the Federal Government to respect the rule of law and end the wave of impunity through its actions and policies.

Ortom reaffirmed his belief in the unity of Nigeria and the potential of the country to overcome its current economic, security and other challenges.

Editor Paul Akhagbemhe

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