Ortom apologizes on Fulani comments as G5 courts Bauchi Governor

Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom has apologized to Nigerians who might have been offended by his remarks on the activities of Fulani herdsmen in Benue State.

Ortom was quoted as saying that he would not support a Fulani man becoming Nigeria’s President at any time.

He responded to questions from Journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday during a consultation meeting of his G-5 with Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed.

Governor Mohammed, on his part, acknowledged the expression of concern and outlined some of the problems, including sabotage in the state and anti-party obstacles.