Immediate past President of the Senate Senator David Mark has expressed sadness over the demise of the first class traditional ruler in Benue state His Royal Majesty Tor Tiv Alfred Akawe Torkula .
Senator Mark in a message to the government and people of Benue state regretted that ” the people of the state are heart broken over the demise of the Tor Tiv who was a father to all.”
Senator Mark noted that the Tor Tiv stood for the people who relied on him for counselling and direction especially at critical times.
He noted the immeasurable contributions of the late Tor Tiv to the peace, unity and development of Benue state and beyond saying that the foremost monarch left a vacuum that would be hard to fill.
Senator Mark recalled how the late Tor Tiv brought colour, glamour and integrity to the traditional institution to the admiration and pride of all citizens of Benue state.
According to the former Senate president who is also an indigene of Benue state:” the Tor Tiv was a respected traditional ruler who stood for the truth, hard work, commitment and upheld the sanctity of fairness, justice and equity.
” We shall miss his wise counsel. We shall miss his candour . We shall miss his frank and honest disposition especially on issues that affected the welfare and well-being of citizens.”
Senator Mark however told the people of Benue especially the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that the late Tor Tiv lived an eventful, fulfilled and accomplished life worthy of emulation.
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