Ortom, Benue Governor-elect to use 100 days in office for reconciliation

The Benue Governor-elect, Dr Samuel Ortom, said he would use his first 100 days in office for reconciliation.

 Ortom said this when five former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirants in the state visited and congratulated him in Makurdi on Friday.

He said that if the people were united they could do much more than if they went their separate ways.

You must take care of me after office, Suswam tells Ortom

Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswan receiving Governor-elect Ortom in his office yesterday 

Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has informed the state Governor-elect, Chief Samuel Ortom, to look after him after his exit from office in May.

Suswam stated this at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, when he played host to the Governor-elect on Monday.

He said, “When I leave (office), I will be a burden on you and you must take care of me.”

Suswam assured the people that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, will not challenge Ortom’s mandate in court, stressing that litigation was an unnecessary distraction.

My ministers must declare their assets on assumption of office –Buhari

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, says those seeking political appointments in his administration will have to declare their assets before taking office and before leaving.

Buhari, who said this would encourage accountability and reduce corruption, was speaking during an interview with Sahara TV on Sunday.

He said, “All those that were governors, ministers, permanent secretaries, head of foreign staff and all those with political appointments will have to declare their assets on the assumption of their appointment and definitely with the courts. And once they leave they have to re-declare their assets.”