One of the G5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Samuel Ortom of Benue State has charged the people of the country to vote wisely during the forthcoming general elections in the country.
He urged the people to identify party candidates who have the prospects of helping the country before casting their votes in the coming elections.
The Benue-born politician made this comment during the signing of the N179.5 billion 2023 appropriation bill into law at the Government House, Makurdi on Thursday.
Ortom said the election should not be based on political parties but on the ability of the candidates to perform if elected.
“Though 2023 is pregnant and loaded, we hope that God will see us through all the challenges we are facing.
“A lot of us are expecting a turnaround, rebranding and refocusing. We as humans have tried but we hope that God himself will rescue us and give us peace, hope and all that will make the coming year enjoyable.
“Come 2023, let us work hard and vote according to the election and not according to the party.
“We must know those people who have prospects to help us and the country. Let us be truthful when we sit to consider this and may God direct us”.
Recall that Ortom, Rivers State Governor, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state and Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of Abia are all members of the G5 who are against the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku, Abubakar.