Tiv Council Brokers Peace Deal Between Feuding Benue Leaders
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The Tiv Traditional Council brokered peace between Benue State Governor Alia and SGF Akume on Monday. The two were engaged in a political conflict.
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Tiv paramount ruler Prof Ayatse and the Council invited both leaders to a closed-door meeting to resolve their differences.
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After the meeting, Ayatse announced that Alia and Akume agreed to reconcile and work together for the progress of Benue State.
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The leaders shook hands and embraced, promising to put aside their past political differences going forward.
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Ayatse said Alia and Akume's commitment before the traditional rulers was weighty, and he believes they will adhere to the resolutions reached.