[File] Governor of Benue State Samuel Ortom Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has said that the people of the state have resolved to “resist any form of intimidation and rigging during the 2019 general elections”. Ortom stated this on Sunday in Jos, while answering questions from newsmen, shortly after a special Church service. ”We hear that people are scheming to win elections at all cost; some have openly boasted that they will use force to subvert the people’s wish. ”We are on ground and ready to confront anyone with such idea. As long as government is willing to conduct free and fair elections, we are there to support them. ”But if anyone attempts to do otherwise, the people will resist that. There is no doubt about it,” he said. Ortom, however, appreciated the Federal Government for the prevailing peace in the state and prayed for its sustenance. He said that his administration would not hesitate to appreciate the Federal Government when the right was done. ”The intro...