The Tiv Area Traditional Council has expressed its determination to amicably resolve the frosty relationship between Governor Hyacinth Alia, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume and members of the National Assembly.
The Council presided over by its President and the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Ayatse while addressing members of the National Assembly of Tiv extraction led by Senator representing Benue North West, Titus Zam on Thursday in his palace, noted that it was a continuation of the recent meeting the Council held with Governor Alia and Sen Akume.
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The Tor Tiv expressed gratitude to the National Assembly members for honoring the invitation of the Tiv monarchs to counsel and bless them to face the task of collectively developing Tiv nation.
He observed that having keenly listened to the issues they raised, Council will reconvene in the next few days to invite both parties to be part of the reconciliation meeting for final resolution.
A statement by the Special Assistant to Tor Tiv on Media and ICT, Freddie Adamgbe says the paramount ruler cautioned the National Assembly members over further bickering and the need to restrain their followers from utterances that compound efforts to reunite and bring harmony, stressing that it is only through peace and harmony that they can effectively attract development to their respective constituencies.