We, the concerned youths of Amasiri communities, wish to address the misleading claims in the recent Ebonyi State Government (EBSG) boundary tracing exercise between Ndukwe Amasiri Afikpo LGA and our tenants Edda hunters that settled in Ndukwe Amasiri land call Okporo Ojoor longtime ago.which they later changed to Okporojo to suite their Edda language.
(1) Okporo Ojoor is not Part of Edda Land as reported by one SUNNY NKAMA from Edda Oso precisely who works as a PRO in afikpo LGA,
Contrary to the EBSG’s classification, Okporo Ojoor is historically and geographically part of Amasiri Land in Afikpo LGA, and not Edda LGA ,The attempt to link Okporo Ojoor to Edda is a distortion of facts and an unjust annexation of Amasiri territory.
(2). Moreover Amasiri Does Not Share Boundary with Oso (Edda)
The claim that Amasiri shares a boundary with Oso in Edda is incorrect. The true and recognized neighbors of Amasiri are:
Akaeze (Ivo LGA)
Nkporo (Ohafia LGA, Abia State)
Any attempt to impose an artificial boundary between Amasiri and Edda is a deliberate misrepresentation aimed at fueling further conflicts rather than resolving them.
(3)We demand for Proper Documentation & Historical Accuracy,
We call on the Ebonyi State Government to:
Review historical records and consul elders from Akaeze, Amasiri, Nkporo and Unbiase ones from Edda before finalizing any boundary decision.
and to Correct the false narrative that Okporo Ojoor is part of Edda land, as this undermines the rights of Amasiri people.
Engage with the rightful stakeholders (Akaeze and Nkporo representatives) in any future boundary discussions they will be of help for proper directives.
(4) Appeal for Justice & Transparency
While we support peace initiatives, such efforts must be based on truth, justice, and fairness the current approach risks escalating tensions rather than resolving them.
Therefore, we urge our peace loving Governor His excellency Rt Hon, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru to use his good office to ensure that:
✔ No community is forcibly dispossessed of its ancestral land.
✔ All boundary resolutions follow due process and historical facts.
✔ Akaeze and Nkporo voices should be included in future negotiations.
From a Concern Amasiri citizen