Ortom, Dare ‘Alekwu’ Swem’ gods of Tiv, Idoma Nations.

Ortom, Dare ‘Alekwu’ Swem’ gods of  Tiv, Idoma Nations.

 

                 Benue State Governor Samue Ortom has reaffirmed his earlier stand that his administration would not surrender to forces of darkness no matter the pressure from whatever quarters.

                Ortom who spoke during the week at an interdenominational thanks giving service to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, for the fallen heroes, hend at NKST Church, Iortyer, on Gboko Road in makurdi, organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Benue State Chapter in coraberation with benue state government  noted that, it  became necessary for Government to make further clarity on comments from some quarters bothering on the Oath of office for the new Tor Tiv where children of God were gathered most especially that he had handed over the state to God on assumption of office.

                He said Tiv people should be reminded that their romance with  ‘Swem’ the gods of Tiv and Alekwu that of Idoma over the years had brought no benefits or developmental strides to the people rather these gods are only known for bringing calamity to the land and the people in the past.

                Ortom who was represented at the service by his Deputy Engr, Benson Abounu, observed that the era of taking oath of office by traditional rulers after Alekwu and Swem were over as both gods were only known for destruction through coursing those who go against the Oath blind with others having swollen legs and stomach resulting to eventual death, adding that the gods of Tiv and Idoma people had never blessed any body describing them as wicked and government under his administration will continue with the only true one God in all its dealings.

                The governor described the service as significant because of the fallen heroes contributions towards  the overall peace enjoyed by all citizens and the corporate peaceful coexistence of the Nation.

                According to the governor, if not for the sacrifices  and the love for father land demonstrated at the all times by the fallen heroes and members of the armed forces still serving, Nigeria and Nigerians would not be here today, they fought gallantry for the sake of the nation.

He noted that in order to keep the nation as one indivisible country, at different times the Armed Forces has fought without food a situation witnessed recently in the Sambisa forest against Boko Haram as well as exhibited high level of intelligence both at home and in their fight against crime of all forms and at other international peace missions around the world for peace to reign assuring that government at both state and the federal will contribute to hold them in high esteem.

                Governor Ortom assured the senior citizens that government at both state and federal government would continue  to partner with the ex service men to enable them leave  worth while lives.

                The governor who lauded the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN Benue branch for the support for the success of his administration further appealed for continued prayers for the peaceful Oath taking of the  Tor Tiv and the selection of chiefs in other parts of the state.

Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)   Benue Chapter, Rev Akpen Leva called on Nigerians especially politicians to emulate the patriotic nature of the nutitacy by shunning vises that are capable of hindering development.