Special Adviser to Benue State Governor on Media and Publicity, Terver Akase has said Governor Samuel Ortom is in good state of health.
In a statement he signed today, September 21, 2021, Akase clarified why the Governor is carrying a plaster on his forehead saying it was to prevent infection after a minor surgery on a boil.
While appreciating the concerns of the people over the wellbeing of the Governor, he said despite that Governor Ortom is fit and discharging his duties.
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The statement reads: “A number of people have asked questions about the plaster on Governor Samuel Ortom’s forehead in the last few days. As a Governor whose wellbeing is the concern of his people, it is appropriate that we inform Benue people at all times about his engagements, health and movements.
“Like any other human being, Governor Ortom had a boil on the right side of his forehead and had a minor surgery. The plaster was placed to prevent infection. It is nothing serious to worry about.
“We deeply appreciate all the calls and questions from the good people of Benue State.
“Governor Ortom is in sound health and has continued to carry out his engagements, one of which is today’s Official Commissioning of the reconstructed and upgraded Aper-Aku Lodge at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi by the Ag. BOT Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara.”
