In a video that has gone viral on social media, Tarka could be heard saying: “I’m here today to address a very controversial narrative that has been making the rounds all over social media and the news. This is regarding the statement that when Tiv men host their guests, they give their wives out to these guests for pleasure purposes.
“Speaking as a proud Tiv man who was born into one of the most prominent families to come out of the Middle Belt region and the first grandson of Joseph Tarka, I would like to categorically state that in all my years of hosting my guests, even the thought of such a derogatory practice has never crossed my mind. Therefore, such a thing never ever occurred in my marriage.
“Coming from a prominent Tiv family, it’s easy to be the target of the backlash regarding this matter. On the other hand, I’m also well-placed to speak on behalf of all Tiv people when I state clearly that such a practice has never occurred or existed within the Tiv culture or any other Nigerian culture for that matter.
“This issue has been addressed by our paramount ruler, His Royal Highness, Prof. James Ayaste. I can assure you that Tiv men are fiercely protective of wives and daughters. I strongly suggest against trespassing, or you will face the consequences.”
“Speaking as a proud Tiv man who was born into one of the most prominent families to come out of the Middle Belt region and the first grandson of Joseph Tarka, I would like to categorically state that in all my years of hosting my guests, even the thought of such a derogatory practice has never crossed my mind. Therefore, such a thing never ever occurred in my marriage.
“Coming from a prominent Tiv family, it’s easy to be the target of the backlash regarding this matter. On the other hand, I’m also well-placed to speak on behalf of all Tiv people when I state clearly that such a practice has never occurred or existed within the Tiv culture or any other Nigerian culture for that matter.
“This issue has been addressed by our paramount ruler, His Royal Highness, Prof. James Ayaste. I can assure you that Tiv men are fiercely protective of wives and daughters. I strongly suggest against trespassing, or you will face the consequences.”
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you go explain tire.
ReplyDeleteAn 76yr old elderly Tiv man has confirmed that gist to my shock. Though he said it's an old practice.
DeleteAn 76yr old elderly Tiv man has confirmed that gist to my shock. Though he said it's an old practice.
DeleteMs. Saphire, i heard that it is an old practice too, but they did it back then.
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Delete@Ms Saphire, me too I have heard it too growing up... I dont know why people are making a big fuss about the matter. The more they keep explaining the bigger it gets
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Where has he been all this time. ?
ReplyDeleteHe should have made this disclaimer while she was still in the house or did he think she was going to face firing squad on leaving the house?
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ReplyDeleteThis matter still dey?
See where cho cho cho cho cho cho cho has carried aunty mushroom mouth???😒
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DeleteBut that rumour has always been there na, I believe it's an outdated practice. Nobody thought Venita was talking from personal experience or does he just want to trend. Oga Terna, it's not that serious abeg.
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ReplyDeleteI sha don't know which sane man will give his wife to visitors in the name of tradition. You people have cleared the air concerning that rumour about your culture, now let's give it a rest biko
ReplyDeleteWhich sane man buried his twin children alive bck then? Babaric? Yes, but it is very possible. May be over time with civilization and religion, they stopped
DeleteAnonymous 15:34 you are smart
DeleteI believe Venita because this was my year 1 research work. Although they might have stop the culture but it once happened. Oga go and rest in Jesus name.
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