Ortom Commends Senate over Stance on Local Government Executives

George Okoh in Makurdi

Former Governor of Benue State, Mr. Samuel Ortom, has commended the Senate for its resolution condemning the arbitrary dissolution of democratically elected local government councils in Benue and other states of the federation.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Mr. Terver Akase yesterday, the former governor described the intervention of the Senate as a significant move that reflects a commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring the autonomy of local government administration across the country.

He said the unanimous resolution by the upper chamber of the National Assembly also represents a crucial step in safeguarding the democratic process at the grassroots level.

Ortom further said the Senate’s decision is a proactive measure that also has the potency to deter any act that undermines the democratic rights of citizens and the principles of good governance.

By calling for the withholding of statutory allocations to non-democratically elected local government councils, the former Benue governor stated that the Senate had demonstrated a firm stance against dictatorial tendencies.

He particularly commended Senator Abba Moro for his proactive motion which drew urgent attention to the issue of the unconstitutionally sacked local government councils in Benue State.