By: Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi.
Tiv Traditional Council (TTC ) led by it’s Chairman Professor James Iorzua Ayatse the Tor Tiv, and Paramount ruler Tiv Nation during Easter broker peace meeting between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the federation SGF Senator George Akume in his palatial Palace at ancient city of Tiv kingdom in Gboko,Benue State.
The reconcilation meeting was held 1st April during Easter celebration in attendance included 14 1st class Chief, 2nd class Chief as well as Third class in Tivland
Salient Times checks unveiled from an insiders it was held behind closed doors where the two parties Conceded to sheathe sword on their differences and ensure peace reign and collectively contribute their quota to enhance development in the State.
Investigation unveiled soon after his inauguration on may 29th, 2023 as Governor Benue State Fr Hyacinth Alia his first cold war between the duo started as Sources informed as secretary to the Government of the federation SGF George was asked to produce speaker of the Assembly.
It was learnt that afterwards the consensus could no longer tolerated as the number one citizen of the state reneged and instead installed his own speaker in the State Assembly.
Political pundits were of the opinion that after democratic Governorment is enthroned usually key appointments are shared by relevant stakeholders in the present dispensation reverse is the case,as the Governor Alia his kinsmen from Vandeikya in almost all major appointments into his own cabinet in the State.
In his comment former Chairman Conference for all Nigerian political parties Engineer Baba stated the composition of present dispensation is faulty is not all encmpassing queried why appointments are not reflected by relevant stakeholders saying first of it’s kind winner takes all
More worrisome is the bickering between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the federation SGF Senator George Akume, observers expressed the view that the now SGF brought candidacy prior to party primaries ensure Alia won as leader of the party in North Central against all odds against him: But stood the ground to fight those against his canditate and work for his victory and eventually became Governor by his power and other stakeholders.
Salient times checks went to town and seek opinion of the general public whether the reconcilation could be effective as the All Progressives Congress APC parallel Chairman is yet to rescind to status quo
In his opinion mr Iordemenongo unom, a social critic observed with Dismayed saying as far as original Chairman of the party mr Austin Agada is not reinstated the reconcilation remained a charade.
He added it was the former who had worked assiduously towards ensuring entroment Governor Alia, two senators and other house representatives due to his sharp division amongst the duo parallel party leadership was created for his own interest.
It was further learnt another grievances between the duo the latter preferred as Governor his the leader in the State, therefore his boss should not be addressed in the same capacity.
Prior to now former Governor of Benue State, George Akume, is the leader of the party in the North Central right from when it was ACN later became merger with other political parties and had since remained rulingpartyi in the country.
Recently major opposition party people’s Democratic Party PDP Scribe Chief Bemgba Iyortyom made staggering revelation with leadership of Governor Hyacinth Alia blaming him for not indentified with the Government at the centre.
He gave the instance of birthday celebrations of minister for water resources and Sanitation, professor Terlumun Utsev which on Sunday 31st March 2024, at Garba, Abwa, Buruku LGA, where top government functionaries including Secretary to Government of the federation SGF Senator George Akume, other captains of industries diplomatic corps were present unfortunately Governor Alia who supposed to be a host was conspicuously missing in action.
It could be recalled during the reconcilation forum Governor Hyacinth Alia was accompanied by Senator Engr B.A.I Gemade while Secretary to the Government of federation SGF Senator George Akume followed by minister for water resources and Sanitation, Senator Dr Jacob Tilley Gyado
Resolutions were made as follows, it was gathered Secretary to the Government federation SGF Senator George Akume agreed to sheathe sword and work together for peace of Tiv Nation, and Nigeria at large
The forum frowned at those writing petitions against those in authority in order to pull the other down warning whoever contravened these decisions will receive the wrath of God, emphasising unity as common goal for the good of the people.
The Tor Tiv appreciate his children for prompt response The duo spoke frankly during the interaction were optimistic as the problem is over conscious efforts would be established to curtailed the menace armed herders in our midst..
Consequently it was resolved that members of National assembly of Tiv extraction similarly be invited to dialogue on same matter and chart the way forward for betterment of the people as well as the state.
With these latest intervention observers are of the views neither it could swing to the left or right in any case the effectiveness of the ties can be seen as time Progresses whether enduring or otherwise.
