Impunity, not diversity, threatens Nigeria’s survival – Atiku to Tiv nation

Nigerianeye | 15-12-2025 04:12am |

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has told the Tivnation worldwide that the threat to Nigeria is impunity, not diversity. Atiku stated this in a goodwill message to the Tiv on theoccasion of the Tiv Cultural Day 2025. The politician pointed out that criminal elements must neverbe allowed to define relations between communities that have shared centuriesof neighbourliness and mutual respect. He was speaking against the backdrop of incessant attacksand killings in the region. “Our diversity is not a threat; impunity is,” he said. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC,condemned atrocities of insecurity, calling for decisive and sustained actionto restore security to the region and rebuild trust. He urged the Tiv nation to continue their commitment tounity, peace, and resilience. “I stand firmly in solidarity with His Royal Majesty, theTor Tiv, Professor James Iorzua Ayatse, esteemed members of the Tiv AreaTraditional Council, and distinguished sons and daughters of the Tiv Nation onthis auspicious occasion,” he said. DAILY POST reports that Atiku has a Tiv chieftaincy title,“Zege Mule U Tiv”.

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