James Ayatse
James Ayatse is the Tiv paramount ruler, known as Tor Tiv, who has been urged by Governor Hyacinth Alia to expedite the selection process for the next Tor Sankera following the death of Chief Abu King Shuluwa.
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Recent news mentions
Professor James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, claimed that his people are being oppressed during President Tinubu’s visit.
Benue killings: Nasarawa group disputes Tor Tiv's claims, calls for border demarcation
Nigeria· 2025-06-23
Prof James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, spoke about the oppression of Tiv people during Tinubu’s visit to Benue State.
Ortom Blasts Alia, Justice Plea MountsNigeria· 2025-06-23
HRM Prof. James Ayatse is the Paramount Ruler of Tiv Nation and a member of the peace committee.
Tinubu's Peace Committee – Can it Stop the BNigeria· 2025-06-19
James Ayatse has told President Bola Tinubu that the killings in Benue State are not clashes between herders and farmers, but a planned attack aimed at taking over land.
Tor Tiv Accuses of GenocideNigeria· 2025-06-18
James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, is included in the proposed peace committee by President Tinubu.
Tinubu Orders Arrests, Proposes Peace CommitNigeria· 2025-06-18
Alia revealed that he had already urged the Tiv paramount ruler, Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, to expedite the process of selecting a new Tor Sankera.
Next Benue monarch must be willing to die for his people — AliaNigeria· 2025-02-16
