From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
A former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma retired, on Saturday commended Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba for resolving the prolonged Takum Chieftaincy tussle by appointing a king after 28 years.
Danjuma disclosed this at the inauguration ceremony of Chief Sopiya Ahmadu, the new traditional ruler of Takum.
He said that the history of Takum as advanced by the Kuteb people was false and only known to those trying to cause trouble.
“They are the people of the hills and cannot lay claim to the sole ownership of Takum,” he said.
Danjuma advised Kefas to be ready to face more litigations, on the Chieftaincy issue, assuring him that he would win over falsehood.
He urged the young people in the area to go to school and acquire knowledge that would be beneficial to the community.
While congratulating Ahmadu on his ascension to the throne of his great grand fathers, he Called on him to see it as a call to service and treat all people equally.
Gov. Kefas recalled the challenges on the way to reconciliation, fairness and unity, appealing to the people to give peace a chance.
“Today, we bring peace and unity to Takum. As the chief of Takum you must rule with integrity and respect for all.
“This is not a moment of victory, but a moment for shared prosperity and great future for Takum.”
