Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has Bemoan the failure of Nigerian leaders, to set a worthy examples and life path for the youth in the country to follow.
Speaking during the International Youth celebration held at new banquet hall, Makurdi, capital of Benue, Ortom said Nigeria leaders, including him, have failed the youth.
The governor said leaders need to show some measure of penitence and ask God for forgiveness for failing to carry out their responsibilities.
He also lamented the selectivity manner in which fight against corruption is being approached.
He said some politicians considered are considered untouchable despite stealing billions of naira while others are made to take the fall.
“Let me say here that the leaders in this country have failed, me inclusive. It Is a big shame to us leaders, we must ask for forgiveness from God,” Ortom said.
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“And I implore you that you shouldn’t take after us. Greed is a big challenge. The path we are toying is the wrong one for us. There is a challenge.
“The rule of law is selective, there are sacred cows that cannot be touched, even if they do bad things, they cannot be touched.
“People steal billions and they are allowed to go scot-free while those who steal chickens are jailed.”
Ortom also advised the youth against insulting their leaders on social media, saying “nobody will pay you for insulting people on Facebook but you can take the advantage which social media has provided and create wealth instead of insult.”
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