Samuel Ortom of Benue State, has explained why he did not travel to neighboruing Nasarawa State to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
Critics were wondering why Ortom sent his deputy Benson Abounu to welcome the president, who doubles as his party leader.
But, Ortom in a swift reaction said he could not leave his people who were being killed by the marauding herdsmen to welcome the president, hence his reason to send his deputy to represent him.
He said, “I was invited by my colleague from Nasarawa state over the visit of the President. As a mark of honour and respect for his office and that of the president, I have sent my deputy to represent me because I cannot leave the state when my people are being killed.”
