Ortom rejects Benue probe report over alleged ₦139.8bn gap

Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has dismissed a state commission's report highlighting a purported ₦139.8 billion financial discrepancy during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Ortom's rejection of the findings could fuel ongoing political tensions and debates over accountability and governance in the region. This issue underscores the broader challenges in ensuring transparency and financial oversight in Nigerian state governments, raising questions about the effectiveness of current auditing and investigative processes.