2023: ‘We shall change the change, APC has failed leadership test’ – Ortom

Benue state governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom on Thursday, said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed, not only the leadership test ; but also disappointed Nigerians.

Governor Ortom, who stated this, also noted that the evidence around have shown that while the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed the leadership test across different spheres of life, the PDP governors are doing very well.

He charged the APC-led federal government to ensure security of lives and property and enhance justice in the land.

Ortom, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the commissioning of the 65 kilometres Moniya-Ojutaye-Ijaiye-Iseyin road, in Ibadan, the state capital, further lauded Governor Makinde for delivering such a massive road project, among many others, despite economic challenges and other odds that have befallen the nation.

He congratulated Makinde for standimg firm with his people, adding that governors elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform are living up to expectations of the people.

The Benue governor equally lauded the people of the state for supporting Makinde.

“The PDP is working despite all the economic and security challenges. The PDP has demonstrated leadership and that is why we are commissioning this road today, which is amazing.

“I want to challenge the APC in this country, because they have failed. Economically, security-wise, they have failed.

“Socially and politically, the APC government is in deficit. Government is all about providing security for lives and property. Government is about providing infrastructure like the one we are doing here today.

“Let me, once again, call on the APC Federal Government to rise up and give leadership because our people are in pain.

“From North-East, North-West to North-Central to South-South, South-East and South-West, everyone is faced with security challenges and without security, there can be no meaningful development except in the PDP-controlled state.

“In 2015, the mantle of leadership was given to APC. But from all indications, it is clear to every Nigerian that APC does not have the capacity to deliver. Go and check, economically, how much was one dollar when APC came into government in 2015.

“What was the nature of our security in this country when APC took over power? What was our social relationship in this country? Politically too, where are we?

“But let us work hard and by praying. As we pray, whether Muslims or Christians, let us also apply work because faith without work is death.

“So, let us work very hard so that come 2023, by the grace of God, we shall change the change,” the Benue governor said.