2023 Election: Idomas More Focused On Picking Governorship Ticket

The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, His Royal Highness (HRM)Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse has stated that the Idoma nation appears to be more focused on picking the gubernatorial ticket for the 2023 governorship elections in the state.

He made the statement when he received Chief Patrick Ogbu a gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his palace in Gboko, Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State to pay him a private visit on Monday.

Before the immediate past Ochi’Idoma went on permanent hunting (died), he had appealed with traditional rulers in the Tiv domain, to prevail on Tiv sons to allow the Idoma people have a shot at the governorship position.

Ayatse, who stated that it was not within the powers of the traditional rulers to make such decision, however advised the Idoma people to continue to make their case with the political class because as royal fathers, they do not involve in politics.

He also advised Ogbu that during his campaigns, he should dwell more on what he has to offer the people of the state, than on canvassing to be given the ticket based on tribal sentiments.

The paramount ruler prayed divine favour to abide with Chief Ogbu as he embarked on the campaign towards achieving his political aspiration.

Earlier, Ogbu had told the Tor Tiv that he came to identify with him during this festive season and as a father of the people of the state, inform him of his intention to run for the number one seat in the state.

According to him, the number one mandate of any aspirant would be to address the security situation in the state, adding that security would be the core mandate of his administration if elected governor in 2023.