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Gov Ortom Lauds INEC Over Creation of Additional Polling Units in Benue State

By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has put the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, a pat on the back for creating adding polling Units in the state.

The Governor gave the commendation in Guma Local Government Area, during revalidation of his voter card at the Tse Ortom polling unit following split of his former unit.

Ortom whostressed that the unit was closer to his family residence, Implored the people to find out from the Commission which is responsible for the exercise about their polling Units to enable them revalidate their voters cards.

He noted that the creation of more units has brought development closer to the people as it would make voting easier. He urged the people who are eighteen years of age and above to register in the polling centers nearest to them.

The Governor explained that the voter card was the only weapon through which the people could vote in credible leaders and vote out those who performed abysmally.

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