Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has actually hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting the amended Electoral Bill into law

. The President finally signed the Bill on Friday, February 25, 2022, after earlier decreasing his assent due to specific objections.

Governor Ortom, who made the commendation in an interview with journalists in Mbatiav, Gboko Saturday, February 26, 2022, stated the modifications to the Electoral Act will motivate openness in the electoral procedure and result in development of real representatives of the people.

He said: “I more than happy that Mr President has observed to calls to sign the modified electoral Act. This will lead to a transparent, complimentary and reasonable electoral process in this country. That is the beginning of advantages to take place in our nation. So I commend him for the assent.”

Guv Ortom stated the President likewise did well by declining Section 84( 12) of the amended Electoral Act, stating the action is democratic and ought to be applauded.

“The President did well by suggesting that Section 84( 12) must be erased or amended to make sure that we do not trigger unneeded challenge to those in federal government who wish to take part in the electoral procedure of our country. That is a welcome development since the President did not arbitrarily delete or decline it however decided to send it back to the National Assembly for action.

“The action is democratic and is delegated the National Assembly to see what can be carried out in that regard. I make certain our representatives will look at it in assessment with us and if they feel it needs to be deleted, that will be done. It’s a welcome development,” the Governor mentioned.

On the electronic transmission of outcomes, Governor Ortom said “it reveals that we have stated bye-bye to rigging due to the fact that it has actually been a huge challenge where you project rigorously and win election and after that somebody sits someplace and writes figures that are not genuine. But with the electronic transmission to Abuja, it will go a long way in cutting changing of results and by so doing we will have real representatives and things will exercise well for our nation Nigeria.”

While advising the President to always listen to the voice of factor from Nigerians, Governor Ortom said when the President does something that is commendable, he will state it freely however will not hesitate to criticize constructively when things are not going on correctly.

Hear him: “When the President does something that is good, I will applaud him however that does not mean I will think twice in criticising constructively when things are not going on properly. And I encourage Mr President to always listen to the voice of reason from individuals simply as he has actually done on the problem of assent to the modified Electoral Act for things to work well in the country,” the Governor pointed.

Guv Ortom, who remained in Mbatiav for a reception in honour of Chief Sabastine Hon, SAN and conferment of the title of Zege Igbya U Mbatiav, described the celebrant as a possession to the country and wanted him prosperity in all he does.

The Governor guaranteed to check out requests by the people of Mbatiav consisting of completion of electrical energy task at Pika to name a few.

In separate goodwill messages, House of Representatives Member for Gboko-Tarka, Rt Hon John Dyegh, Chief Edward Ashiekaa, SAN, Rev Father Tagesa Akpagher, Justice Cosmos Idye among others, explained Chief Hon as a blessing to the nation who has actually risen to the peak of his profession.

The celebrant, Chief Sabastine Hon stated he was happy for the honour of his maternal kinsmen, saying it will spur him to do more for his people and humanity in general.