The Benue State Government (BNSG) has declared that the state Governor, Samuel Ortom has not been involved in a motor accident as being peddled.
The State Government has however acceded to the fact that a security vehicle in the Governor’s convoy collided with another in the Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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A statement signed by Terver Akase, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor and made available to Daily Independent in Makurdi on Sunday said that at the time the accident occurred, Governor Ortom was not on the convoy, but was already in the UK for a Summit.
He said, “We have received numerous calls from concerned Nigerians regarding the accident which occurred today near Karu flyover in Nyanya area of the FCT.
“The Governor’s convoy was on the way from Abuja to Makurdi after accompanying him to the airport for his trip to the United Kingdom when a golf car collided with one of the security vehicles.
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“We thank God that no life was lost in the incident.
“Governor Ortom who has already arrived safely in the UK deeply appreciates all the calls and concerns from Benue people and other Nigerians”
Meanwhile, Akase said Governor Samuel Ortom has been invited as a Special Guest at two international summits.
