BREAKING: Protesters storm Benue streets, want Akume to apologise for insulting Tor Tiv, Pentecostal Churches in Benue

Protesters on Friday stormed major streets of Benue State to kick against the recent comment against HRM James Ayatse, the Paramount ruler of Tiv land, by one of his subjects, George Akume.

had reported Akume made scathing and derogatory statements against the Tor Tiv, accusing him of partisanship – (tor pati) meaning king of politics.

Akume allegedly castigated the church in Benue State, calling Pentecostal denominations (where the Tor Tiv fellowships) in particular as insignificant groups who have no electoral value.

The protesters, who were seen with placards bearing various inscriptions, called in the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental affairs to apologize to the Royal father.