Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has extended a surprise invitation to President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate two newly-constructed cell blocks at the Makurdi medium correctional centre in the state.
This was disclosed by Governor Ortom at a meeting with the people of Ugondo, the host community for the correctional service.
It would be recalled that Governor Ortom had in the past criticised the president Buhari’s APC-led administration, especially in the wake of reccurring Fulani herdsmen attacks in parts of Benue State, which led to deaths and destruction of properties.
Ortom’s invitation also came amid Ortom’s running battle, acting in alliance with the “the Integrity Group” against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over the retention of Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of the Party.
The group wants Ayu to resign as a precondition to supporting Atiku for the forthcoming presidential election in 2023.
The construction of new correctional centers commenced consequent upon reports of jailbreaks across the country, including the one at Kuje Area Council in the FCT, among several others.
The governor warned the community against encroaching on land ceded to the service and any other federal agency contributing to the growth and security of the people of Benue. (Adapted and edited report by 247Ureports)
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