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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has vowed to sack any appointee seeking elective position in 2019 who fails to resign on or before May 29.
Speaking on Tuesday, the governor warned that he had already ordered the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to take note of the directive.
Ortom said: “I am at liberty to sack anyone found contravening the directive. I know it is not a crime for anyone to want to contest an election.
“However, it will be a huge distraction to remain in office and at the same time engage in politicking and soliciting for votes. The office you occupy will suffer. So it is better to vacate the office and concentrate on politicking in order to allow others take up the responsibility.”