Tiv are indigenes, not settlers in Taraba, says Gov Ishaku

Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku has broken his long silence over the “settler” status ascribed to the Tiv ethnic group dwelling in Taraba State by his kinsmen – the Jukuns.

Many had thought Tiv and Jukun will enjoy the best of their interaction these days, owing to the fact that Ishaku, a Jukun, is married to Tiv.But the two closely tied ethnic groups are reportedly having the worst of hostilities. The consequences are so much that Jukuns no longer travel to the east or south through Katsina Ala-Makurdi Road.Similarly, Tivs going to Jalingo, from Makurdi, are passing through Jos.Concerned Tiv and Jukun persons who have borne the brunt of the crisis want it to end.It was gathered that Governor Ishaku who is at a crossroad between his inlaws and kinsmen also want the crisis to stop.

Tiv stakeholders at the meeting included: Dennis Orkuma Nev, David Mtuem, Rebecca Manasseh, Jime Yongo, Stephen Ikyaa, Emmanuel Orabunde and Goodman Dahida. Also in attendance were Josiah Aji -the House of Assembly member from Wukari II Constituency, and Douglas Ndatse, representing Donga in the State Assembly.

“Jukun should have confidence in us, recognise and accept us as their own brothers,” they said, while pledging to be committed to Ishaku’s Rescue Mission, with his slogan: “Give me Peace and I will Give You Development.”

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