Former Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State received 23 cars when he left office, a matter that raises concerns about the country's development. The allocation of such a large number of vehicles to an individual is considered unjustified. Ortom had previously accused the current administration of seizing these vehicles, which he claimed were rightfully his.
He challenged the seizure in court and won, with the court ordering the state government to return the vehicles and pay him compensation. The court ordered the state government to pay Ortom N5 million.
Further details about this incident are available from the source, including Ortom's comments on the matter during an interview on Arise News.
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