The Governor thanked members of the Council for contributing to the successes recorded by his administration and likewise appreciated them for the type phrases they poured on him promising that their relationships can be sustained even after authorities.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says he’s not afraid of the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee, EFCC, and is keen to submit himself to the anti-graft company if referred to as upon.
He additionally reiterated that he’s open to scrutiny as a result of he has not dirty his fingers nor have something to cover.
The Governor made the declaration on Friday in the course of the valedictory session for members of the State Govt Council and different prime authorities appointees held on the outdated banquet corridor of Authorities Home, Makurdi.
He additionally suggested his appointees to be ready to face the anti-graft company if invited for questioning assuring that he has no skeleton in his cabinet.
He stated: “Anytime you’re invited by EFCC, don’t be afraid to go. As for me, I’m not a coward to run away from EFCC, if they arrive for me I’ll comply with them. I don’t have any funding in Europe all I’ve are on this state.
“If anybody accuses me of committing any crime let the individual come and present me the way it occurred as a result of I’ve nothing to concern and I’ve no skeleton in my cabinet.”
The Governor who stated he was not dissolving his cupboard requested his Commissioners to remain placed on their jobs till the day of handover.
He stated: “By midday of Could 29 when the brand new authorities takes over everybody will formally vacate their positions. So everybody ought to keep put until then.”
The Governor thanked members of the Council for contributing to the successes recorded by his administration and likewise appreciated them for the type phrases they poured on him promising that their relationships can be sustained even after authorities.
Earlier, the members of the Council took turns to understand the Governor for giving them the chance to serve and contribute to the event of the state.
They collectively assured him that they might even be with him as a household and assist him in his future endeavors.