The former Governor of Benue state has denied allegations of fraud levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Suswam, speaking at a special thanksgiving service organised for him at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Makurdi, said “The
fact is that nobody is a saint, we have serious economic situation. I
raised the alarm, they said I was stealing money, my successor is
raising same alarm today. Unfortunately, the Tiv man always wants to
bring down his own brother, the truth is that as governor, there is no
way you cannot step on toes.”
He said ‘’I am not a thief, I’m not a criminal, I
did not steal government money neither did I syphon the state’s
resources. In our time, we assumed office under tough circumstances, but
we were able to achieve a milestone. The fact is that no one can do the
job of governnce at once.”
“You do your
best and leave the rest. I did my best. And I refused to demonize
anyone when I assumed office, though I was pushed to do so by forces and
individuals but I refused. That seat of governor of Benue State is the
hottest in the country. If you spend one day in office as a governor,
and if somebody takes over, and he wants to take you to jail, he will do
so,” Suswam added.
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