Chidi Michael
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has appealed for peace and calm among factions within Ogwashi-Uku communities, Aniocha North Local Government Area, amidst internal land disputes.
The governor’s appeal came Thursday as some Ogwashi-Uku indigenes, led by the Ogwashi-Uku Development Union (ODU) President General, Mr. Patrick Osamor, protested to Government House, Asaba, seeking government’s intervention.
Oborevwori who spoke through his Senior Political Adviser, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, praised the protesters for their peaceful demeanor, which he said aligned with the administration’s “Enhanced Peace and Security”.
“I commend you for conducting yourselves peacefully. Be rest assured, your grievances will be addressed speedily and resolved amicably,” he said.
The governor underscored peace and security as pivotal, promising the administration’s response would resolve the dispute and restore harmony.
Mr. Patrick Osamor, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, cited grievances against the traditional ruler’s alleged involvement in land grabbing, contrary to customary land administration by village chiefs and ‘Diokpa’.
“Land grabbers sell lands without Diokpa consent; they have recruited youths into a cartel for nefarious land deals,” Osamor alleged.
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Senior Political Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo (Right), addressing protesting indigenes of Ogwashi-Uku Community on behalf of the Governor. The protesters were led by the President General of Ogwashi-Uku Development Union (ODU), Mr. Patrick Osamor to Government House Asaba on Thursday. Photo: Tobore Umukoro
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