Gov Ortom Awaits Tor Tiv's Staff Of Office, Stool.

 Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue said he was yet to be given the staff of office of Tor Tiv to hold as required by tradition until a new man ascends the throne.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the former occupant of the stool, Alfred Torkula, died on Monday in a private hospital in Gboko.

Ortom told newsmen in Makurdi on Tuesday that the traditional rites necessary for the handover of the staff of office were yet to be completed.
NAN reports that the process was slated to hold on Tuesday at the Government House but postponed indefinitely. He said the event would hold at a later date.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports of some of power blocs in Tivland, interested in fielding candidates for the stool, have started lobbying.

The first occupant of the stool was Makir Dzakpe, who hailed from Jeichira in present day Vandeikya Local Government Council of the state.

Dzakpe was succeeded by Gondo Aluor, who hailed from Sankera in present day Logo Local Government Council of the state.
Aluor was succeeded by Akperan Orshi, who was from Jemgbagh in present day Buruku Local Government Council.
Orshi was succeeded by the deceased Alfred Torkula who was installed in 1991 and reigned untill 2015.

- NAN