The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume has paid a condolence visit to Governor Samuel Ortom over the death of his younger sister, Miss Doose Happiness Ortom.
Senator Akume, whose delegation was led by former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Stephen Lawani, described the loss of the Governor’s younger sister as painful and unfortunate.
Chief Lawani, accompanied by the Chairman, APC Elders Forum in Benue State, Chief Simon Shango, APC Deputy governorship candidate for 2019 election, Mr. Sam Ode and Mr. Christopher Tarka, expressed Senator Akume’s sympathies to the entire Ortom Adorogo family and prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest.
In his response, Governor Samuel Ortom appreciated Senator Akume for the show of solidarity with his family at their time of grief.
He stated that his late sister underwent a major surgical operation which came out successfully, describing her sudden death as shocking and devastating.
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The Governor also used the occasion to speak about the importance of unity and cooperation among political leaders of the state which he, Senator Akume and others have been championing in the past few months.
He called on Benue leaders to use their advantaged positions to advance the course of the Benue people.
“I want to thank God for the grace He has given to me to bring the people of Benue together irrespective of their political differences. Politics is a game of interest and at this time when we are challenged, the interest of Benue state should and is securing Benue and Akume has responded very well.
“Thank God for making me Governor. Thank God for making him Minister. We will continue to work together and compliment each other for the good of Benue state,” Ortom said.
