The cold war between Governor Samuel Ortom and his predecessor Gabriel Suswam has continued to deepen as the two engaged themselves in fight for supremacy.

While speaking at Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP caucus meeting on Tuesday in Makurdi, the former governor lambasted his successor as running a government of deceit.

He alleged that the appointment of sole administrator by governor Ortom in a democratic system is not in conformity with the law, adding that it did not follow due process.

Suswam also accused Ortom of introducing hate and bitterness in his style of governance.

“Benue is in a big mess. We may stand up and speak loudly against this government even it means going to jail. I cannot chicken out because someone is threatening to take me to jail. We must fight for the future of our children. They are stealing money and think we do not know. At the right time, we will exposed them. We must remain resolute and remove this deceitful government in 2019”, Suswam advised.

In a sharp reaction, governor Ortom condemned Suswam’s comments as a ranting of a man who possesses forged and fake certificate.

He maintained that as a lawyer, the erstwhile governor should know that the constitution of the country allows States to make laws for the local governments.

Ortom said the appointment of sole administrators followed due process of legislation from the house of assembly where PDP members hold sway too.

“Before now, people used to say that Suswam has fake and forged certificate but I did not believe it until now”, Ortom said.