
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has tested positive for COVID-19.
This was confirmed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, on Wednesday.
Akase in a statement made available to journalists in Makurdi said that βthe latest result of his (governor Ortom) COVID-19 test has returned positive.
βThis follows the test results of most of the Governorβs close aides who also returned positive in the last few weeks.
βThough the Governor has not shown any symptoms of the disease, he has already commenced treatment as prescribed by medical personnel.
The statement added that the governor advised those who have come in contact with him in the last couple of days to go for a test.






