AMASIRI TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS
C/O Essa House, Ogo Amangwu, Ezeke, Amasiri.
URGENT APPEAL TO HIS EXCELLENCY, BUILDER FRANCIS OGBONNIA
NWIFURU, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF EBONYI STATE : EXPEDITE ACTION ON
AMASIRI-OSO BOUNDARY DELINEATION
The ancient traditional institutions in Amasiri in Afikpo Area, humbly appeal to our dear Governor to expedite action on the delineation of the boundary between Amasiri and Oso – Edda communities.
The on-going dispute over the ownership of some pieces of land between Okporojo, Ndukwe and Ihie communities has led to violent clashes, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of villagers on both
sides.
This is deeply regrettable and we condemn these barbaric acts in its entirety.
We are all brothers, united with one lineage system in the whole of Afikpo and
Edda local government areas without exception. Thus any action that leads to
bloodshed is not only an abomination, but totally out of question.
We thus condole with families that have lost their loved ones and properties since this
senseless crisis erupted.
Quite unfortunately, it does look like all our neighbours rose up at the same
time to make an in course into our lands. These situations, as unfortunate as
they are, present us in lights and colours that are alien to us.
We are naturally peace loving, accommodating and hospitable. That is why we have always
borne all provocations, including killings of our children, abductions and
destruction of properties with equanimity and hoping solely on government to
right the wrongs.
That is also why it is on record that we have NEVER blocked any road, looking for people from neighbouring communities despite losing
uncountable souls to such barbaric acts.
Let us address the Okporojo/Ndukwe/Ihie crisis.
The Ebonyi State Government, after series of peace meetings between the
communities late last year, took the initiative to delineate the land, a decision that was welcomed by both parties. It is important to note that the current effort is based on a 2003 gazetted report which the two sides agree will put the matter to rest. Another effort in 2023 still agreed on the implementation of the 2003 report.
We are at a loss why government is dragging their feet on its implementation. This delay in implementing the report has continued to fuel
hostilities in the area as both sides obviously need to cultivate their lands to feed their families.
