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Ex-governor, Samuel Ortom and his successor, Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue State.
….Says gov hiding failures with false allegations
….Probe meant to uncover gaps in handover records—Alia’s aide
By Peter Duru
MAKURDI—Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday, challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over the management of state resources, accusing the administration of poor governance, financial mismanagement and a sustained campaign to tarnish his legacy.
Ortom, who spoke with journalists in Makurdi, dismissed allegations by a state government panel that about N139 billion was unaccounted for during his administration, describing the claim as false and politically motivated.
The former governor also rejected allegations that he left behind debts exceeding N300 billion, insisting that the figures being circulated by the government were misleading.
“I want to challenge the governor to a debate. Let him come clean. Let him come and we discuss these matters openly with facts and figures.
