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The Tiv community is standing united in a show of solidarity with Professor Zacharys Gundu, a prominent voice for the voiceless, as he faces a lawsuit from Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule. The legal dispute has sparked widespread support and calls for action across the Tiv diaspora, with community leaders and lawyers stepping forward to defend their rights and heritage.
Prof. Gundu has already responded to the governor’s lawsuit, expressing his readiness to meet him in court alongside his legal team, led by Sebastian Hon, SAN. The Mzéhemen u Tiv UK and Mzough U Tiv have thrown their full support behind Prof. Gundu, signaling their willingness to join the anticipated suit. This collective stance underscores a deepening resolve to protect the Tiv people’s dignity and justice.
In a powerful Facebook post by @Nasarawa Insiders, the community emphasized the crucial role of Tiv lawyers in defending Prof. Gundu and the broader rights of the Tiv people. “We urge them to stand in solidarity with their own, providing legal expertise and support to ensure justice is served,” the post stated. This call to action extends beyond legal support, urging all Tiv sons and daughters to rise together with moral, legal, financial, and spiritual action.
The conflict has deeper roots, as highlighted in a separate post by Akaa D. Ayangeakaa and others from Georgia, America. The Tiv nation is described as being at a critical juncture, facing brutal killings, displacement, and dispossession. The post accuses armed herdsmen of finding sanctuary in Nasarawa State, striking with impunity, and criticizes Governor Sule for targeting Prof. Gundu instead of addressing the plight of the affected communities.
The lawsuit against Prof. Gundu is seen as more than a personal attack—it’s viewed as an assault on the Tiv people’s right to free speech and an attempt to erase their lived reality of suffering. “We won’t be silenced,” the post asserts, framing Gundu’s words as a reflection of the community’s anguish, history, and truth. His voice, they say, is their voice, and his courage is their courage.
As the legal battle looms, the Tiv community is rallying under a banner of unity in the face of adversity. With a warrior spirit guiding them, they vow not to back down. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for the protection of free expression and the fight for justice in the region, keeping the world’s attention on the struggles and resilience of the Tiv people.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
