From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to ignore the concerns of Nigerians, many of whom have questioned the credibility of the Presidential/National Asssembly elections and take steps to save the country from crisis.
Governor Ortom gave this advice yesterday in a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Terver Akase.
The Governor noted that a number of violations of the Electoral Act were witnessed in the conduct of last Saturday’s election, averring that his team is assessing the situation and would make his position known soon.
He appreciated Benue people across party lines for the peaceful conduct of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Ortom said despite the pre-election apprehensions, voters in the 23 local government areas of the state went out to exercise their civic responsibility and no major breach of peace was recorded in any part of the state.
He commended the resilience of those who were able to vote during the elections despite the current economic situation in the country.
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