Controversy has erupted on social media following a statement by Mr. Terver Akase on Arise TV, where he asserted that former Benue State Governor, Hon. Samuel Ortom, cleared all state salaries before departing office.
The claim, shared widely by Alia TV Network and other users, has sparked mixed reactions among Benue residents. While some have praised the alleged achievement, others, including social media commentator Tofi Simon Ternenge, have pushed back, referencing past reports of unpaid pensions and salary arrears during Ortom’s administration. A 2019 Punch newspaper report showing Ortom meeting protesting pensioners and seeking forgiveness has also been recirculated in the ongoing debate.
The fresh claims have reignited discussions about the financial management of Benue State under the previous administration, with many residents calling for verification of the assertions made on national television.
As the debate continues, Benue citizens remain divided on the legacy of salary and pension payments under the Ortom administration.
