Ortom stated this while speaking with newsmen in Markudi on Monday, just as he called on Akume to defend his position, whether he has been an "asset" or "liability" to the people.
Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue State, has challenged Senator George Akume, Senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, to show what he has achieved for his constituency in the 11 years he has spent at the National Assembly.
Ortom stated this while speaking with newsmen in Markudi on Monday, just as he called on Akume to defend his position, whether he has been an "asset" or "liability" to the people.
He urged Akume to focus on representing his people, rather than "insulting" him.
His words: “Akume should showcase his scorecard. He has been in the Senate for more than 11 years and the constituents want to hear what he has done. He appears obsessed with abusing me every minute; that is not what the people want to hear.
“The man (Akume) keeps insulting me at every turn. But, while he is raising questions about me, more questions are being raised about whether he has been an asset or liability to the people.”
He also lamented the popularity of the notion of godfathers, stating that “Nobody should boast that he can make someone governor. Only God can do that. Mr Aper Aku became the first civilian Governor of Benue without anyone’s support. Rev. Fr Moses Adasu moved from the church to the Government House without a political godfather. So, it is wrong for anyone to claim that he made me governor and could unseat me".