Nigeria Needs More Than Tinubu to Solve Its Problems, Ortom Argues, Commends Wike's Efforts
Former Benue State Governor Endorses Tinubu Administration, Commends Wike's Performance as FCT Minister
In a significant endorsement on Friday, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom called on Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the need to set aside party politics in favor of the nation's wellbeing.
Ortom made these remarks during a project inspection visit in Abuja, where he was accompanied by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The former Governor praised Wike for the transformative projects that have emerged in Abuja. Beyond expressing his appreciation for Wike's efforts as an FCT Minister, Ortom also commended Tinubu for looking past party lines in appointing Wike to the role.
Ortom reported by our website as stating, "We need to join hands with [President Tinubu], irrespective of party affiliations. Let us put politics aside and support what is good."
The former Benue State leader previously from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) expressed admiration for the "monumental development" and progress witnessed in the FCT under Wike's leadership. He pointed out that the city has undergone such extensive change that long-time residents like himself require a guide to navigate its streets.
Specifically, Ortom highlighted the modern infrastructural projects such as the Kugbo and Mabushi bus terminals, which he compared to facilities typically seen abroad.
Ortom commended Tinubu's appointment of an opposition figure like Wike, acknowledging it as a "great feat." This move, he suggested, underscores Tinubu's focus on merit and capacity rather than political affiliations.
In his statement, Ortom emphasized the need for national unity, not just in support of Tinubu's administration, but to ensure the country's overall restoration and progress.
- Samuel Ortom, the former Benue State Governor, urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu's administration, emphasizing the need to put aside party politics for the sake of the nation's wellbeing.
- Ortom commended President Tinubu for his appointment of an opposition figure like Nyesom Wike as the FCT Minister, acknowledging it as a "great feat" that underscores Tinubu's focus on merit and capacity rather than political affiliations.
- The former Governor praised Wike for the transformative projects that have emerged in Abuja during his tenure as FCT Minister, going as far as to compare the modern infrastructural projects such as the Kugbo and Mabushi bus terminals to facilities typically seen abroad.
- Ortom expressed admiration for the "monumental development" and progress witnessed in the FCT under Wike's leadership, stating that long-time residents like himself require a guide to navigate the city's streets.
- In a significant political move, Ortom, who was previously a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), endorsed President Tinubu's administration, emphasizing the importance of national unity for the country's overall restoration and progress.
