Reps demand apology from IGP over ‘insult’ to Ortom

The House of Representatives has asked the Inspector General of
Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris to tender unreserved apology to Benue
State Governor, Samuel Ortom, over the derogatory remarks on the
governor by police spokesman, Moshood Jimoh.

Jimoh was reported to have referred to the governor as a
“drowning man” while appearing as a guest in a television
programme.

But the House said such statement was not only derogatory to a
governor but also to the people of Benue State and Nigerians at
large.

The House also called for the removal of Moshood from his
seat.

Lawmakers took turn to lament the matter, saying the police must
leave above board at all times.

The House of Representatives has asked the Inspector General of
Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris to tender unreserved apology to Benue
State Governor, Samuel Ortom, over the derogatory remarks on the
governor by police spokesman, Moshood Jimoh.

Jimoh was reported to have referred to the governor as a
“drowning man” while appearing as a guest in a television
programme.

But the House said such statement was not only derogatory to a
governor but also to the people of Benue State and Nigerians at
large.

The House also called for the removal of Moshood from his
seat.

Lawmakers took turn to lament the matter, saying the police must
leave above board at all times.