I am Not a Thief – Suswan

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Former Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State has denied stealing state funds during his eight years tenure in office, insisting that he is not a ‘thief,’ he alleged that Governor Samuel Ortom is out to destroy him.

Suswam said this during a special thanksgiving service organised for him at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Makurdi, by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

He said “Today that same salary issue is persisting, that is to tell you that we are in a deep economic crisis.

‘’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.

“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.”

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