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The Tiv community worldwide is mourning the sudden loss of Andy Aondonngu Anzah, the President of the Tiv Youth Organization Worldwide, who passed away yesterday after a prolonged battle with illness. The news, though no longer breaking, has sent shockwaves through the ethnic group, prompting deep introspection about loyalty, support, and the treatment of leaders while they are still alive.
In a heartfelt live broadcast, close associate Ukan Kurugh lamented the collective failure that surrounded Anzah’s final days. “The people Andy Aondonngu Anzah worked with failed him, his many bosses out there failed him, the organization he represented and fought for failed him, the Tiv community failed him,” Kurugh stated. He urged the youth and the broader Tiv nation to rethink their values, emphasizing that “a community that abandons its heroes has no future.”
Kurugh, who stood by Anzah until his last moments, revealed that he would speak further on the matter at 10 a.m. today. His tribute painted a picture of a man who endured immense hardship in his fight for the liberation of his people. “My friend Andy, you saw hell on earth, but alas, you are now in a better place. Rest where there is no pain again,” he wrote. Despite the sorrow, Kurugh expressed gratitude for having crossed paths with Anzah—from their school days to the struggle for human dignity and justice.
Anzah’s death has sparked a broader conversation among Tiv youths. Kurugh issued a strong message: “Support those who stand for you while they are still alive. Do not wait until it is too late to appreciate, encourage, and stand by your own.” He called for a renewed commitment to loyalty, unity, and genuine care—values he believes are essential for progress.
As tributes pour in, many are reflecting on Anzah’s legacy as a fearless advocate for Tiv rights and youth empowerment. His passing serves not just as a moment of grief, but as a wake-up call. The Tiv people, known for their resilience and cultural pride, now face the challenge of honoring their fallen son not with words alone, but with action—by doing better, being better, and standing firmly behind those who sacrifice for the collective good.
Rest in power, Andy Aondonngu Anzah. Your struggle continues in the hearts of those you inspired.
