Benue governor, Ortom begs for forgiveness at APC convention (Full text)

The Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom has said that the All Progressive Congress, APC, will emerge stronger from its first national convention to deliver dividends of democracy to the people

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN quoted Ortom as saying on the sideline of the APC National Convention in Abuja on Saturday.

The governor said that he was looking forward to seeing the party come out with vibrant officials to move it forward

“At the end of the convention I expect a united National Working Committee and a united APC, every one should be his brother’s keeper.

“I expect that we keep working together, we forgive one another and see how we can deliver the dividends of democracy to our people through our party,” he said.

Ortom said that with the arrangement so far made, he was confident of a hitch free convention. He urged contestants to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship saying that winners and losers should both celebrate and thank God.

The governor said he remained committed to the people of Benue adding that he would continue to represent their interest.