In response to Venita Akpofure and the reality show’s producers “defaming” the Tiv Nation, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir has vowed to sue them for N10 billion.
In the House of Representatives, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir is the representative for Benue State’s Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency.In the reality show, Venita made the statement that “Tiv men give their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes.” This statement has drawn criticism.
In the reality show, Venita made the statement that “Tiv men give their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes.” This statement has drawn criticism.
In Nigeria’s North Central, her assertion incited uproar among the Tiv people, who demanded legal action against her.
As a result, Hon. Tarkighir has advocated for suing Venita and the Big Brother Naija company for giving her “the mega platform to defame the Tiv tribe.”
On his Facebook page, he wrote: “#Venita Akpofure- Slam a 10BN defamation suit on her, the Big Brother brand, and its promoters, they provided her with the mega platform to defame an entire tribe and are equally liable for not disowning her.”
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