Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of the chairman of the Benue Traditional Council and the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv, the Tor Tiv, Alfred Akawe Torkula,describing him as a reformist whose candour encouraged peaceful co-existence of different ethnic nationalities in Benue State.
In a letter of condolence to his family and Benue State Government, Jonathan said: “The late Tor Tiv was a great reformist and peace lover whose people-oriented leadership and candour ensured the establishment of peaceful co-existence in Tiv Land, Benue State, and the entire region.
“He will also be remembered as a celebrated spiritual guide of his people, who not only served as a true custodian of Tiv’s rich cultureand tradition, but also worked diligently for the creation of more districts in his domain.
“He will indeed be missed by his family, the good people of Tiv Land,Benue State and the entire nation.”