The Tiv Traditional Council has initiated a reconciliation between Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume. Alia and Akume have been locked in a silent battle over the control of the North Central state.
The crisis reached its peak when Alia's supporters inaugurated a rival faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, State Executive Council. Out of concern, the Tiv paramount ruler, Prof James Ayatse, and the Tiv Traditional Council invited the two parties to sit down and talk things out. Addressing a press briefing, Ayatse said the two parties had come to an agreement to resolve their differences amicably.
“They agreed to bury their differences and work together as a team for the good of the people “So, all the past differences have been put aside and now we have a fresh start. We shall work together in unity, in cooperation and agreement for the progress and development of Benue. “The leaders have made a commitment to keep to their word and ensure that there is peace and unity between them going forward. “Yes, they made a commitment. They shook hands and embraced one another.
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